12 JULY 1940, Page 3

He did not satisfy everyone, but his utter sincerity and

candour prevented further bitterness in the debate. He promised a careful review of doubtful cases consistent with national security, and he announced that Mr. Bevin was considering further work-schemes for aliens. But the weak spot and the main difficulty lies in the division of responsibility between the Home Office and the War Office. The Home Secretary must be responsible, but the Home Office cannot run internment camps. It remains, therefore, to solve this administrative problem, and of course it can be done.