HC Deb 25 June 1931 vol 254 cc598-9
25. Commander BELLAIRS

asked 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 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. WILLIAMS

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of any Englishman having gone to Russia to study their methods?

26. Commander BELLAIRS

asked 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. CLYNES

243 visas have been granted for this purpose.