Captain GAR R 0-1 N ESasked the Home. Secretary whether, in view of the fact that the Minister of Labour's certificates to alien waiters under the Alien Immigration Restriction Regulations during the years 1921-1924, inclusive, totalled only 201, and that many of these permits were issued for limited periods only, he will make some inquiry in the hotels and restaurants of the West End of London and elsewhere to ascertain if the large numbers of foreign waiters to be found in these places have obtained permits?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI think the hon. and gallant Member is under a misapprehension. The permits issued by the Minister of Labour to which he refers relate to newcomers who desire to obtain admission to this country as waiters, and are not required by aliens already resident here. The possibility of aliens entering the country irregularly for employment, whether as waiters or otherwise, or improperly taking employment when admitted, is one that is constantly watched.