"We found it necessary to take measures of increasing stringency Jnot only against enemy aliens and suspicious characters of other nationalities but also. against British subjects (cheers) who may become a danger or 2 nuisance should the war be transported to the United Kingdom.
"T know there are a great many people affected by the order we made, who are passionate enemies of Nazi Germany." Tam very sorry for them [Sut we cannot at the present time and lurider the present elreumstances draw fall the distinctions we should like.
"If parachute landings were attempted, and Gerce fighting conti gent upon them followed, these unfortunate people would be far better. lout of the war for their own sake as well as ours.
"There is another class with whom do not feel the slightest sympathy. Parliament has given us power to put down Afth column activities with a strong hand, We shall use those powers subject to the supervision and correction of the House without the slightest hesitation, until we are satis fled and more than satisfied, that this malignancy in our midst has been effectively stamped out.
"Turning once again, and this time more generally to the question of an invasion, I would observe that there has never been a period in all these Tong centuries of which we boast, when absolute guarantee against invasion, still Jess, against serious air raids, could be given to our people, Chance Befools Tyrants "In the days of Napoleon, the same wind which would have carried his transports across the Channel, might have stood in the way of a blockade ing. fleet. There was always the chance; and that is the chance which has exercised and befooled imagina-wed tions of many Continental tyrants, "Many are the tales told. We were assured that novel methods would be adopted, and when we see the orly Binality of the malice, and ingenuity of aggression, which our enemy displays, we must certainly prepare our. selves for every kind of novel stra-fogy, and even kind of brutal treacherous manquvre.
thin no idea iso outlandish that it should not be considered and viewed with a watchful, but steady eye. One must never forget the solid assurances of sea power, and those which belong to air power, if it can locally exercised.
feel confident if all do their duty, and nothing is neglected, and the best Jarrangements are made as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend out island home, and ride out the storm of war, and outlive the menace of tyranny, if necessary for years, if necessary, alone (cheers).
"This Is what we are going to try to do, and that is the resolve of His Majesty's Government—every many Jot them. That is the will of Parliament and the nation.
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