§ MR. KEIR HARDIE (Merthyr Tydvil)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether it has been reported to him that M. Max Nettlau was refused permission to land in this country because he refused to undergo a medical examination under the terms of the Aliens Act; whether he is aware that Dr. Nettlau is a doctor of philosophy who for twenty years past has paid an annual visit to this country for the purpose of studying at the British Museum; and whether he will give instructions to prevent a recurrence of such an incident.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. GLADSTONE, Leeds, W.)I have made full inquiry into the circumstances of this case, and I have satisfied myself that the medical inspector in no way exceeded the duty imposed on him by the Act, and showed all possible consideration for Dr. Nettlau's feelings.