§ 91. Brigadier Mackesonasked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs how many people of British birth have applied, during the last year, to go to Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Canada, respectively.
§ Mr. BottomleyThe only figures available are in respect of Australia. I am informed that, during the year ended 31st August last, the Chief Migration Officer at Australia House received some 54,000 completed forms of particulars from British subjects wishing to migrate to Australia, involving an approximate total of 146,000 persons.
In the case of Canada, New Zealand and South Africa, no statistics have, I understand, been kept of the number of inquiries received in the respective High Commissioners' offices.
§ 92. Brigadier Mackesonasked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs how many doctors, nurses and engineers of British nationality are awaiting passage from the United Kingdom to Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Canada.
§ Mr. BottomleyI regret that no records are available which would enable me to compile the desired figures.