§ MR. BROADHURST (Nottingham, W.)asked the President of the Local Government Board, Whether he has received any communications with regard to the importation of Russian Poles into 250 Scotland as a source of cheap labour in the iron-working industry; and, if so, whether he has come to any decision with a view to putting a stop to the immigration of workers who are likely to become a charge upon the ratepayers of the country?
§ THE PRESIDENT (Mr. RITCHIE) (Tower Hamlets, St. George's)The only communication we have received is the letter addressed to us by the hon. Gentleman himself. We have had no other communication. I do not know whether the hon. Gentleman is aware that the Government on Friday intimated that they would consent to the appointment of a Select Committee to inquire into the whole subject of pauper immigration.