§ 17. Mr. RHYSasked the Home Secretary the number of German citizens admitted to Great Britain during the last six months for which figures are available, and the number who have left?
§ Sir J. GILMOURDuring the six months ended the 30th September last, the number of Germans coming to this country from all parts of the world, including tourists, business visitors, students and others was 33,140 and the number of those who embarked was 29,768. The corresponding figures for 1932 were 25,471 landings and 23,645 embarkations. There is normally an excess of landings over embarkations during this period of the year, but the balance tends to correct itself in the last quarter when the holiday season has come to an end. The excess of landings on the 30th September was 1,826 last year and 3,372 this year—a difference of only 1,546.
§ Mr. MAXTONIs the right hon. Gentleman putting any difficulties in the way of Germans landing here—difficulties that would not apply to the nationals of any other country?
§ Sir J. GILMOURNo, Sir. Every case is considered on its merits.
§ Mr. MAXTONIs particular nationality one of the merits considered at the present time?
§ Sir J. GILMOUROh, no, Sir.
§ 37. Lord SCONEasked the Home Secretary if he will state the conditions under which political refugees from Germany are permitted to take up employment in this country; and whether he is satisfied that no British professional men 1095 or skilled workers are being deprived of their livelihood through the competition of such refugees?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have explained in the reply to my hon. Friend the Member for West Lewisham (Sir P. Dawson) the position with regard to aliens seeking employment in this country. A cardinal feature of the Government's policy is to secure the object which my noble Friend has in view.