HC Deb 23 December 1937 vol 330 cc2136-7
15. Mr. McGovern

asked the Home Secretary the conditions on which Prince Frederick of Prussia has been allowed to take up his residence in this country; and whether he has been granted a permit to work here?

Sir S. Hoare

Prince Frederick has been permitted to occupy for a short period the position of a student employé with a banking firm. The concession is no more than that accorded to any young foreigner who wishes to acquire some knowledge of business methods in an English firm.

Mr. McGovern

Has the right hon. Gentleman's attention been drawn to the statement in the "Daily Express" made by this individual, that he was here to work for from one to two years in Schroeder's Bank, and can the right hon. Gentleman say whether any labour is being displaced, and whether there is different treatment for those who are the victims of the Nazi terror, and those who perpetrate it?

Sir S. Hoare

I have no idea of what the "Daily Express" said on this subject. As far as the facts of the case are concerned, this young man is not displacing any British labour.

Mr. McGovern

May I take it that he has the permit to stay for only three months?

Sir S. Hoare

I said that the permit, in accordance with the usual precedent, is for a short period.