§ 32. Sir K. WOODasked the Minister of Labour the number of permits issued 2093 by her since June, 1929, to enable Russians to enter this country to take up employment?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe number of permits issued during the period 1st July, 1929, to 30th June, 1931, to enable Russians to enter this country to take up employment is 619. Of this number, 564 were in respect of theatrical, variety artistes and musicians. Permits are in most cases for short periods.
§ Mr. TOM SMITHCan the right hon. Lady say whether all these 619 people are Soviet citizens?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe majority are not.