HC Deb 21 December 1925 vol 189 cc1956-7
86. Sir F. WISE

asked the Minister of Labour the estimated number of foreigners employed in the beet-sugar factories in Britain?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

The only information I have is with regard to the number of permits issued under Article 1 (3) (b) of the Aliens Order of 1920 in respect of foreign workpeople to be engaged at the beet-sugar factories in this country. During 1925 this number was 271, including 120 for erecting and operating machinery, 144 process workers and 7 other technical experts. Some have already returned home. In ail cases' the permits were issued for strictly limited periods and on condition that British subjects are trained by the foreign workers.

Captain GEE

Will the right hon. Gentleman take care to see that the same conditions are imposed upon every beet-sugar factory that may be instituted, and that the permit shall be issued for a specified period only?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

Yes. The policy is the same in all cases.

Mr. SHORT

Will the right hon. Gentleman prepare a statement showing the numbers of foreigners and British workers employed in this industry?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

If the hon. Member will communicate with me as to exactly what he wants, I will see how far it is possible to give him the information.