§ 81. Sir BASIL PETOasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what were the conditions attached to 1725 Soermus's leave to land in this country which were cancelled in March last; and by whom and for what reason these conditions were imposed?
§ Mr. MILLSMay I ask, Mr. Speaker, in regard to Question 81 whether "Mr." should not be added, to indicate that the person mentioned is a human being?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Clynes)When Mr. Soermus arrived at Gravesend in December last the Immigration Officer in the exercise of his discretion under the Aliens Order gave him leave to land for three months. It was this time condition which I decided in March last to cancel.
§ Sir B. PETOWas the only condition attached to this gentleman's landing in this country simply that he had permission to land for three months?
§ Mr. CLYNESAt the time to which I have referred, I think that was so, but at an earlier stage a prior condition was made that he must not play in this country. I know no grounds on which I ought now to interfere with the freedom of movement of a very accomplished musician.
§ Sir B. PETOOwing to the unsatisfactory nature of the reply and the importance of this question, I beg to give notice that I shall raise the matter on the Adjournment.