SIR,—In your issue of July 26th a letter appeared describing
the hardships of refugees who have been interned in spite of their various medical complaints.
It is widely recognised that the presence of refugees at large consti- tutes a potential menace, and it would indeed be surprising if Hitler has not planted his agents here in the convenient guise of harmless victims of Nazi persecution. If such people are allowed to do their work the cause of freedom may well be lost. The danger is real enough to be faced squarely.
The Government having decided that internment is the safe course, surely refugees and others might be expected to co-operate in their own interests? Further, there is no reason why adequate medical treatment of the complaints mentioned should not be carried out in the internment camp or prison, if necessary under the supervision of
refugee doctors.—Yours faithfully, ARNOLD JACKSON. 21 Buckingham Court, Kensington Park Road, W. ir.
[It is a question whether it was "the Government" or a particular Department that decided on wholesale internment. The Home Secre- tary himself has admitted that internment has been carried too far.— En., The Spectator.]
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