HC Deb 11 April 1933 vol 276 cc2360-1
29. Mr. STOURTON

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if his attention has been drawn to the recent bankruptcy of Moszek Nachmar Wolfowiez, alias Morris Wolfe; and whether, in view of the representations made by the registrar of Birkenhead, he intends to issue an order for deportation against him?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Douglas Hacking)

The attention of my right hon. Friend had not previously been drawn to this case, but he is making inquiries and will consider it.

Mr. STOURTON

Is the right hon. Member aware that the percentage of foreign bankrupts and bankruptcies of men of foreign extraction is very high, and will he, therefore, undertake to conduct a general inquiry into this important matter?

Mr. HACKING

The right hon. Member asked a specific question on a specific case, and I replied to it. He is now asking a question in general terms for which, I must ask for notice.

Mr. GLOSSOP

Is the hon. Member not aware that a large percentage of the bankruptcies of aliens in this country certainly point to misconduct rather than to misfortune?

30. Mr. DORAN

asked the Home Secretary what restrictions exist to prevent persons at the ports in this country supplying incoming Jewish aliens with money to satisfy the requirements of the Aliens Office, and so to obtain admission to this country?

Mr. HACKING

For persons at the ports in this country to supply an incoming alien with money before he is interviewed by the immigration officer would be difficult, and in any case would be ineffective. While the Aliens Order expressly debars an alien from admission if he is not in a position to support himself and his dependants, ability to comply with this condition does not necessarily ensure admission. Other considerations are taken into account before leave is given to an alien to land.

Mr. DORAN

Is the right hon. Member aware that the invasion of undesirable aliens is causing great resentment and anxiety in this country and cannot he see his way to give them notice to quit before serious trouble develops?

Mr. McGOVERN

May I ask whether the hon. Member is here as the Hitler agent in this country?