95. Major Lloydasked the Minister of Labour why officer deserters from the Russian forces, allowed into this country after screening, are compelled by his officials to accept manual labour regardless of their qualifications or desires, or else be deported, in view of the fact that this treatment tends to discourage Russian officers from undertaking the risks involved in desertion.
§ Mr. IsaacsProvided the interest of British subjects are not prejudiced, my 331W Department endeavours to place these and any other aliens in employment of the kind they are most likely to be able to secure; this is often employment of the kind they desire. If the hon. and gallant Member has a particular case in mind, I will gladly look into it if he will send me particulars.