Mr. R. Duckworthasked the Home Secretary how many foreign professional men have been allowed in the last two years to settle and practise in this country; and whether he can give the numbers in each profession?
§ Mr. LloydForeigners who are admitted to this country are usually admitted for the purpose of visits of varying duration. These periods may be extended on due cause being shown but the granting of such extensions does not necessarily mean that the foreigner will be allowed to settle down here. For example a number of foreigners are allowed to remain here for a year or two for business or study but it is not contemplated that they will settle permanently in the country. All that can be said is that during the year 1937 extensions of stay were granted in 813 cases
Year Age group. Total. Under 14. 14 and under 16. 16 and under 21. 21 and over. 1930 … … 6,488 4,682 9,402 22,652 43,224 1931 … … 7,191 4,537 9,566 23,874 45,168 1932 … … 8,449 4,302 10,613 25,349 48,713 1933 … … 9,179 4,292 9,545 24,558 47,574 1934 … … 11,118 5,785 9,297 24,617 50,817 1935 … … 13,248 7,941 9,356 24,365 54,910 1936 … … 13,702 7,807 10,400 25,318 57,227