Mr. HUTCHISONasked the Home Secretary how many foreign actors, actresses, and variety artistes, respectively, have received notice to leave this country during the past 12 months; what has been the length of stay of such entertainers in each case; and what is the reason in each case for the withdrawal of permission to them to continue their work here?
§ Sir H. SAMUELThe power to grant or refuse an extension of time rests with the Secretary of State, but in cases involving employment it is the practice to act on the advice of the Minister of Labour. No statistical record of such cases is kept, but I have no reason to think that the number has recently been abnormal. It has long been the practice for permits to be limited in time; and the persons concerned are required to leave in accordance with the time limit, unless adequate reason is shown why the period should be extended.