HC Deb 18 July 1929 vol 230 c606
23. Mr. ARTHUR HENDERSON, Junr.

asked the Home Secretary the aggregate annual number of registration certificates granted to coloured alien seamen during each of the years 1925, 1926 and 1927?

Mr. CLYNES

The figures are as follow: 6,159 in 1925, 1,476 in 1926, 666 in 1927.

Commander WILLIAMS

Does the right hon. Gentleman intend to increase the number or reduce it still further?

Mr. CLYNES

I should like notice of that question.