§ Lieut.-Colonel HORLICKasked the Minister of Labour what are the conditions on which he issues permits to teachers of French or other languages to undertake work in this country; how many permits were issued to all classes of labour from foreign countries last year; and how many applications were refused?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDPermits under Article 1 (3) (b) of the Aliens' Order, 1920, are not ordinarily issued except where suitable persons for the vacant post cannot be obtained in this country. The number of permits issued during 1924 was 3,875; in 1,210 cases permits were refused. Many of the permits issued were granted for a limited period only. Particulars are given in the subjoined table. French teachers are permitted to come to this country to take up posts approved by the Board of Education under an arrangement between the Board and the French Ministry of Public Instruction. Permission is also given to other scholastic establishments to obtain the services of teachers of languages (including permits for a limited period in respect of persons giving instruction in return for opportunities to learn English) if the general conditions are satisfied.
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§ Colonel GRETTONasked the Home Secretary the number of permits for residence now current issued by the Home Office in connection with the Russian trade delegations in Great Britain; if there has been an increase recently or decrease in the numbers of persons so permitted to reside; and are the permits for long or short periods?
Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONAs regards the first and third parts of the question. I would refer to the answer given to the hon. Member for South Kensington (Sir W. Davison) on the 17th December last. As regards the second part, I think there has been a tendency to decrease in the applications for visas in this connection; eight have been authorised since the date of the answer referred to.