HC Deb 27 October 1902 vol 113 cc809-10
SIR HOWARD VINCENT (Sheffield, Central)

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade if he has received the Report of the Royal Commission upon Alien Immigration, which was appointed several months ago; and, if not, when he expects to be in possession thereof, or if an instalment of the evidence taken will be laid upon the Table.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. GERALD BALFOUR,) Leeds, Central

The Royal Commission has not yet made a Report, and I cannot say when it is likely to do so, but I have no doubt its proceedings are being conducted with all necessary despatch.

SIR HOWARD VINCENT

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the pressing nature of this matter, seeing that over 60,000 aliens have come into this country this year?

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

I have no control over the proceedings of the Royal Commission.