HC Deb 02 July 1923 vol 166 cc41-2
79. Sir A. HOLBROOK

asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that a party of domestic servants, recently sent to this country from Scandinavia, were refused permission to land; and whether he will consider the desirability of permitting the admission of women willing to accept domestic service?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Betterton)

The particulars in the first part of the question do not enable me to identify the case, and if the hon. and gallant Member can supply me with further details, I will have inquiries made. Under Article 1 (3) (b) of the Aliens Order, 1920, permits from this Department are necessary for the admission of alien domestic servants, as for all other classes of employés.