Governments to deport British subjects, and also that, in cases in which it is desired
to deport a British subject, he should have the benefit of a judicial enquiry into the
facts alleged against him, rather than that, as in the case of aliens, the power of
deportation should be exercised summarily and arbitrarily. It is also desirable that,
in cases in which it is decided to deport a British subject, he should be deported to that
part of the Empire to which he properly belongs and not be sent to the United Kingdom
merely because he is no longer wanted in the part of the Empire in which he happens to
be then resident. The fact that no British subject can be refused admission to this
country is not a good reason for sending to the United Kingdom persons who do not
properly belong here.
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4. I would ask to be furnished with any comments you may have to offer upon
the enclosed report and to be advised of the extent to which you consider legislation
on the lines suggested by the Committee to be suitable for enactment in the territory
under
your administration.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER.