HC Deb 12 November 1930 vol 244 cc1676-7
74. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the fact that the Government of the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics repudiates responsibility for the activities of the Third International, he proposes to refuse admission to this country, either in official or unofficial capacities, of all Russian subjects known to have any connection, direct or indirect, with that organisation?

Mr. SHORT

Every application for a visa to enable a Soviet citizen to come to this country is the subject of special consideration and as at present advised, my right hon. Friend does not think any change of practice is called for.

Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

In view of the fact that the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary have declared that the Soviet Government and the Third International are identical, what steps does the hon. Member propose to take in answer to the latter part of the question?

Mr. SHORT

I have already answered that question. We do not propose to make any change.