§ 5. Brigadier-General NATIONasked the Home Secretary how many aliens have been naturalised in this country 510 during the last 10 years; how many have changed their names; and how much money has been received for carrying out these transactions
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe number of certificates of naturalisation granted during the 10 years ended 31st December, 1934, was 14,506 and the number of exemptions granted in respect of change of name 2,404. The fees received for the certificates and exemptions amounted to £127,736 15s. and £13.212 16s. respectively.
§ Brigadier-General NATIONCan the right hon. Gentleman say from what countries the greater proportion of these aliens have come?
§ Sir J. GILMOURNot without notice
§ Mr. LOGANCan the right hon. Gentleman say in how many cases special application has been made for naturalisation papers over the ordinary numbers which apply?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI cannot say.
§ Captain WATERHOUSEHas the right hon. Gentleman any figures to show how many of these aliens become chargeable on the rates?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI should require notice of that question.
§ 11. Mr. MABANEasked the Home Secretary whether he can say on what grounds H. J. Zum Sande is being required to leave this country on 10th April in view of the fact that he is staying with friends in this country; that he has not worked since arriving in this country; that he is not endeavouring to obtain work; that he has Jewish blood in his veins; and that he is faced with serious action against him if he returns to Germany?
§ Sir J. GILMOURMr. Zuni Sande was admitted to this country in October last for a month's visit to friends, but enquiries made recently indicated that he did not intend to leave the country and that he is now desirous of obtaining employment here. After very careful consideration I decided that there was no ground for consenting to his establishment and he was requested therefore to terminate his visit in accordance with his statement made on arrival.
§ Mr. MABANECan the right hon. Gentleman say what authority he has for saying that this man is seeking work in the country?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have no reason to suppose that he is not doing so, but, if the hon. Member will give me further evidence, I will consider it
§ Mr. MABANEIf I give the right hon. Gentleman evidence that this man is not seeking to obtain work in this country, will he be good enough to reconsider his decision?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe hon. Member must understand that, while people may not be desirous of seeking work, they may become a burden on the State at a future time.
§ Mr. MABANEIn this case, as the man is being supported by friends in this country, has the Home Secretary any objection to his receiving the support of these friends and remaining here on those terms?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThere are definite objections. There is no firm guarantee that friends can give that support.