HC Deb 11 July 1938 vol 338 cc889-90
3. Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Prime Minister the countries in Europe which have adopted the policy of admitting refugees from Germany and Austria and which have implemented that policy to any degree, and the countries which have not adopted that policy.

The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Butler)

As regards the policy of His Majesty's Government on this subject, I would refer the hon. Member to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary on 22nd March. I cannot answer for the policy of other Governments in the matter.

Mr. Rhys Davies

In view of the fact that His Majesty's Government are represented at the Evian Conference on this issue, will it be competent for the hon. Gentleman to give me this information at the close of that conference?

Mr. Butler

Any information that we can produce as a result of the conference and which is published, certainly will be placed at the disposal of the hon. Member.

19. Miss Rathbone

asked the Prime Minister how many applications for visas enabling them to enter this country have been made by Austrian subjects to His Majesty's representatives in Austria since the incorporation of Austria in the German Reich; and how many of these applications have been granted, refused, or are still under consideration.

Mr. Butler

During the period in question the number of visas for the United Kingdom granted in Austria was 2,740, while 420 were refused. Approximately 200 applications are at present under consideration by His Majesty's Government.