5. Commander Bowerasked the Minister of Labour what steps are being taken to employ in the war effort Russians resident in this country who hold Nansen passports?
§ The Minister of Labour (Mr. Ernest Bevin)The requirements for compulsory registration for employment have not so far been applied to Russians resident in this country, whether they hold Nansen or other passports. There are, however, many persons of Russian nationality now in employment here and any others who desire to offer their services should apply at a local office of my Department.
Commander BowerIs my right hon. Friend aware that there is a considerable number of these Russian who do not appear to be making any effort whatever to help either the country of their adoption or their native country? Cannot he do something more to make effective use of their services?
§ Commander Locker-LampsonThere cannot be as many as 100 of them.