§ MR. HOWORTH (Salford, S.)asked the Secretary to the Board of Trade, If the Government proposes to introduce a Bill, during the Session, to prevent the immigration of foreign paupers into England?
THE PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. RITCHIE)(who replied) said (Tower Hamlets, St. George's)The Government have had this matter under consideration, and they have come to the conclusion that before legislation is attempted further information on the subject is required. 150 A Motion for a Select Committee to inquire into the laws existing in foreign countries as to the immigration of destitute aliens, and also as to the effect of such immigration into the United Kingdom, was on the Paper last Session, in the name of my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for the Bow Division of the Tower Hamlets (Captain Colomb). If he will place a Motion for a Select Committee on the Paper again, the Government will assent to it.