HC Deb 01 December 1932 vol 272 cc964-5
2. Dr. CLAYTON

asked the Minister of Labour how many aliens were employed in British beet-sugar factories during the years 1930 and 1931; how many are now employed; and how many of these aliens occupy the position of superintendent or technical manager?

Sir H. BETTERTON

The numbers of aliens employed under permit in beet-sugar factories were 67 in 1930 and 25 in 1931. The number now employed under permit is 12, of whom six are superintendents or technical managers, in addition to 18 permanently resident aliens.