§ 79. Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Minister of Labour how many persons engaged in sugar-manufacturing processes have been admitted into the United Kingdom from the United States of America and elsewhere, respectively, during each of the years subsequent to 1918?
§ Mr. ButlerI am having this information extracted so far as it is available, and will circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. GibsonCan the hon. Gentleman give any idea of the total number?
§ Mr. ButlerI have not the figures before me, but I understand that there has been a very considerable reduction in later years.
§ Mr. GibsonHas a desire been expressed on the part of these immigrants to be repatriated, and has anything been done to facilitate that, in view of the large number of sugar-boilers who are unemployed in Greenock and elsewhere?
§ Mr. ButlerThe hon. and learned Member asked me a question with regard to the number. If he desires further information, perhaps he will put down another question.