§ 20. Sir CLEMENT KINLOCH-COOKEasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs how many persons have been migrated since the Empire Settlement Act of 1922 came into operation: and what is the average cost per migrant to the Exchequer?
§ Mr. AMERYThe total number of persons assisted under the Empire Settlement Act, 1922, up to 31st December, 1927, was 251,794. The average cost per migrant was £13 16s.