§ 31. Captain PETER MACDONALDasked the Home Secretary how many nationals of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics have received permits to enter this country in the present year, and for what purposes?
§ Mr. CLYNESDuring this year 248 visas have been authorised for Soviet citizens desirous of travelling to the United Kingdom. The majority were coming on temporary visits in connection with trade, the remainder were coming to join the staffs of Soviet organisations in this country, or in a few instances for scientific or technical work or for purely private reasons.
§ Captain MACDONALDCan the right hon. Gentleman say how many of those who have not come here to join the staff are still in the country?
§ Mr. CLYNESI could not without further notice give a more minute classification of these groups.
§ Mr. MILLSIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that many thousands of people have availed themselves of the facilities for a tour in Russia which are advertised in Cockspur Street and West London?
34. Lieut.-Colonel Sir FREDERICK HALLasked the Home Secretary when M. Moses Roisenman, chief of the foreign section of the Soviet secret police, landed in this country; and whether he is enjoying diplomatic immunity while he resides 605 here or whether he is subject to the ordinary restrictions applying to aliens entering Great Britain on passport?
§ Mr. CLYNESI am not aware that M. Moses Roisenman is in this country.
Sir F. HALLMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman, considering the importance of the position which this gentleman holds, whether he will make inquiries through his Department; and, if he undertakes to do so, I will take care to put down a question next week?
§ Mr. CLYNESWe have no information or knowledge whatever of the presence of this Russian subject. If my hon. and gallant Friend has information, I will be glad to hear it.
§ Mr. BECKETTIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this gentleman has joined the Empire Crusade?