HC Deb 06 July 1931 vol 254 cc1726-7
36. Mr. MARJORIBANKS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what conditions are attached to the giving of a visa to Soviet citizens for the purposes of visiting this country; and whether any declaration is required by such applicants?

Mr. CLYNES

I have been asked to reply. The conditions vary, but it is the general rule to specify the length of the visit to be paid to this country. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative, but all applications for visas are carefully scrutinised.

Mr. MARJORIBANKS

Can the right hon. Gentleman explain why people are allowed to enter this country as scientists who are not scientists at all?

Mr. CLYNES

That is a very general question without any specific reference.

Mr. MARJORIBANKS

May I specify M. Bukharin?

Mr. R. A. TAYLOR

May I ask, Mr. Speaker, whether you have any power to protect distinguished visitors to this country from insults in this House?

Mr. SPEAKER

I do all that I can in that direction.