HC Deb 15 June 1903 vol 123 c948
SIR HOWARD VINCENT (Sheffield, Central)

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he can say when the Report of the Royal Commission upon Alien Immigration will be presented; and, if so, can he state when he will be prepared to introduce legislation in conformity therewith, having regard to the disturbances between the native population and Aliens; has the right hon. Gentleman's attention been called to further murders by aliens recently?

THE PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. BONAR LAW,) Glasgow, Blackfriars

I understand that the Royal Commission on Alien Immigration has concluded the taking of evidence and is now considering its Report. Until the Report is received I am not able to make any statement with regard to legislation.

MR. JAMES LOWTHER (Kent, Thanet)

May I ask what time is likely to elapse before the Report is presented, and whether it will be in time for legislation this session.

MR. BONAR LAW

I see no prospect of its being in time for legislation this session.