§ 21. Mr. MORLEYasked the Home Secretary whether any application has been received on behalf of King Alfonso for permission to reside in this country?
§ Mr. CLYNESNo, Sir.
§ Mr. MORLEYWill the Government consider the possibility of giving permission to other distinguished exiles to reside in this country?
§ Mr. CLYNESThat scarcely arises out of the original question.
§ Mr. R. A. TAYLORWhat extra cost has fallen on the police service as a result of the reception—
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat question does not arise.
§ Mr. HARDIEOn a point of Order. I desire to put a question regarding the answer just given by the Home Secretary.
§ Mr. SPEAKERNo question arises on that answer.
§ 22. Mr. BROCKWAYasked the Home Secretary if he is prepared to grant the right of asylum to King Alfonso?
§ Mr. CLYNESNo question of asylum has arisen. As my hon. Friend is aware King Alfonso landed at Dover on Tuesday last.
§ Mr. HAYCOCKIs he King Alfonso or Mr. Alfonso?
§ Mr. BROCKWAYMay I ask whether ex-King Alfonso has had a visa granted to him to visit this country?
§ Mr. CLYNESAs far as I know, King Alfonso comes to these shores under conditions corresponding to those always prevailing in the different countries with regard to visits of royal personages.
§ Mr. E. BROWNIs it not a good British principle not to hit a man when he is down?
§ Mr. HARDIEMay I ask a question on the procedure of the Home Office?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat does not arise out of the question or answer.