HC Deb 20 February 1930 vol 235 c1581
78. Mr. VAUGHAN

asked the Minister of Health whether he can give the number of Scotch-born people resident in England and Wales; and, if so, will he provide the information?

The MINISTER of HEALTH (Mr. Arthur Greenwood)

At the Census of 1921, there were enumerated in England and Wales 333,517 persons (162,164 males and 171,353 females) who were returned as having been born in Scotland.

Mr. VAUGHAN

Since the number is nearly twice as many as the English and Welsh people resident in Scotland, is the right hon. Gentleman considering recommending the surplus to return home?

Mr. GREENWOOD

If my hon. Friend regards his Scottish colleagues as aliens, that is a matter which must be dealt with by the Home Secretary.