§ 10. Major HUNTasked the Home Secretary if he can state the number of Russians, including Russian Jews, who 512 have been allowed to come into this country since the 1st January this year; and if he can state the number of other aliens of friendly nationalities, not including those in navies or armies, who have come into this country since the same date?
§ Sir G. CAVEExcluding Russian officers and soldiers passing through this country between France and Russia, 249 Russian passengers have been admitted since the 1st January last. A considerable proportion of these were en route to other countries, and in all cases the aliens officers were satisfied that there were good reasons for their admission. None of them were immigrants coming to settle here, and it is believed that (with the exception of one woman who was afterwards sent back to Russia) none were Jews. For the reasons explained to the hon. and gallant Member on previous occasions, I regret that the figures asked for in the second part of the question are not available.
§ Major HUNTAre Czechs and Poles included amongst the Russians, and can the right hon. Gentleman say what precautions are taken to prevent enemy aliens as well as Russians coming into this country under the pretence that they are Belgians, Frenchmen, or of some other nationality?
§ Sir G. CAVEAll Russian subjects are included in the figures I have given. As to nationality, the authorities verify the nationality of applicants.