HC Deb 08 May 1950 vol 475 c26
49. Mr. Eric Fletcher

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps are taken to ensure that Soviet officials, admitted to this country with diplomatic status, return to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics after they are no longer on the Official Diplomatic List.

Mr. Ernest Davies

None, Sir.

Mr. Fletcher

Does that mean that there is no check on the activities of these officials when they cease to be on the Diplomatic List?

Mr. Davies

No, Sir. His Majesty's Government have no power to compel aliens to proceed to any particular country, but when diplomats leave the Soviet Embassy here the Home Secretary is informed and then appropriate steps are taken to see they conform with our aliens laws.