HC Deb 19 March 1934 vol 287 cc842-3
9. Mr. BATEMAN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many British subjects have emigrated to Russia (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) during the last two years?

Sir J. SIMON

I regret that no figures are available.

Mr. BATEMAN

Would the Foreign Secretary give consideration in the near future as to whether a grant could be given to each constituency, or to any hon. Member, to enable them to send out to Russia men desiring to go there? I have 120—

HON. MEMBERS

Order!

Sir J. SIMON

I think that that had better be left to private enterprise.