§ 39. Commander OLIVER LOCKER-LAMPSONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many members or representatives of Arcos and its subsidiary companies are now entitled to the right of entry without examination; and what trading organisations of any other foreign country enjoys similar privileges in the United Kingdom?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINNo members or representatives of Arcos, or of any company subsidiary to or connected with it, have any such right. The same is true of all other foreign trading organisations.
§ Sir WILLIAM DAVISONCan the right hon. Gentleman say how many representatives of Russia are now employed in this country by. Arcos, approximately?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINI do not know, but I think that I could get the information if notice were given. My head is sufficiently packed with more important information.
§ Mr. A. V. ALEXANDERCan the right hon. Gentleman at the same time give the number of British subjects employed by Arcos?
§ Mr. THURTLEOn a point of Order. In order to avoid breaches of the Rules, will you, Mr. Speaker, indicate to Members that they ought not to make a practice of putting questions on the Order Paper, or suggestions in questions, which have no basis in fact?
§ Mr. SPEAKERI wish I could ensure that, but I must rely on all hon. Members using their best efforts to verify their statements.
§ 61. Commander O. LOCKER -LAMPSONasked the Home Secretary how many persons employed by Arcos in England are of Russian nationality?
Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKI am informed that the number on 1st January was 178, and since then visas have been authorised for six more.