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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.