HC Deb 08 December 1925 vol 189 cc295-6W
Colonel DAY

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Depart- ment the number of emigrants who left Great Britain for the 12 months to the last known date and their destinations?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

The numbers of British subjects who were recorded as leaving permanent residence in Great Britain to take up permanent residence in non-European countries during the 12 months ended 30th September, 1925, are shown in the following table, in which the principal countries of destination are also indicated:

Country of Future Permanent Residence. Number of British Emigrants.
British North America 36,559
Australia 35,664
New Zealand 11,947
British South Africa 7,465
India (including Ceylon) 6,443
Other Parts of the British Empire 5,772
Total British Empire 103,850
United States 28,529
Other Foreign Countries 5,634
Total, All Countries 138,013
Residence for a year or more is treated as permanent residence.

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