§ 11. Sir W. de FRECEasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in how many countries foreigners are forbidden to own land or exploit natural properties unless they become naturalised?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINIn the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics foreigners cannot own land, but may exploit natural properties under license from the Soviet Government.
In Mexico foreigners may be granted the right to acquire ownership in lands and waters, or to obtain mining concessions, provided that they agree to be regarded as Mexicans in respect of such property.
In the Republic of Colombia foreigners interested in the exploitation of hydrocarbons "must submit themselves to the provisions of the laws relating to aliens and naturalisation."
My hon. Friend will find valuable information as to the practice of other countries in a paper "Holding of Real Estate by Aliens in Foreign Countries" published by His Majesty's Stationery Office in 1922, of which I am sending him copy.