§ Sir W. de FRECEasked the Home Secretary how many deported men during the last year have been detected as having returned; and whether, in view of the cost of expelling these undesirables and deporting them so frequently, he will consider the introduction of legislation to permit of the levying of heavier fines on their personal effects before they are re-deported?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThree of the 234 aliens deported during the last twelve months have again been found in this country. The Aliens Order provides that any money or property of an alien in respect of whom a deportation order is made may be applied towards the expenses of or incidental to the voyage from the United Kingdom, and this course is adopted wherever possible.
§ Mr. LANSBURYasked the Home Secretary what is the proportion of aliens to the total population in Great Britain: if he can give any figures showing, as nearly as can be ascertained, the corresponding proportion in the case of France; what is the proportion of the unemployed in Great Britain to the total population; and what is, as nearly as can be ascertained, the corresponding figure for France?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThe percentage of aliens in the general population of Great Britain was 0'59 according to the 1921 Census and 3.96 in France in the same year. I regret I cannot give any later figures. As regards the proportion of unemployed, I can only suggest that the hon. Member should consult the Minister of Labour.