§ Mr. GROVESasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Depart- 2055W ment what special arrangements were made or proposed by the representative delegation of the overseas settlement in respect to the supervision necessary for the welfare of emigrants to Australia under the Government-assisted scheme?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREThe welfare arrangements for assisted migrants to Australia include provision for reception on arrival, placing in employment, and subsequent supervision and after-care. Special care is necessary in the case of women and juveniles. Details of the present position, together with the recommendations of the delegates, will be found in Sections III, VI, VIII and X of the Report of the Delegation (Cmd. 2132), a copy of which is attached for the hon. Member's information.
§ Mr. GROVESasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether he has any information relating to the number of persons who have received Government assistance in their emigration to Australia and, finding the conditions contrary to their expectations, have returned to this country?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GORENo, Sir; but careful inquiries show that the majority of those who return from Australia do so for the purpose of temporary visits.