§ 25. Commander BELLAIRSasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the total number of visas authorised for Soviet citizens to come of this country to study methods of production of goods since the present Government took office; and what are the maximum and minimum periods authorised for their stay in this country?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Clynes)I regret that it would not be possible, without an exhaustive examination of all 599 the applications received, to distinguish the particular cases of visas referred to in the question. The period of authorised visits varies from one week to six months.
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of any Englishman having gone to Russia to study their methods?
§ 26. Commander BELLAIRSasked the Home Secretary what number of visas have been granted since the present Government came into office for the purpose of bringing over Soviet citizens connected with the Russian trade delegation or the associated 18 companies that carry on trade for Soviet Russia?
§ Mr. CLYNES243 visas have been granted for this purpose.