§ MR. WILLIAM RUTHERFORDI beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether his attention has been called to the continually increasing importation of Chinese into Liverpool, who mostly arrive as members of steamship crews, and to the industries which they take away from 296 British labour; and whether he would be disposed to take any steps in the matter.
§ * MR. GLADSTONEI am not in possession of any information upon this, matter other than that which the hon. Member has kindly furnished me. If the hon. Member will lay further detailed information before me I will give it my consideration.
§ MR. WILLIAM RUTHERFORDIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that thirty Chinese were brought up for offences one day last week?
§ * MR. GLADSTONEThe hon. Member himself supplied me with information to that effect. If the Chinese offend against the law of course they are subject to the Aliens Act and can be dealt with accordingly.