HC Deb 04 November 1932 vol 269 cc2125-6W
Mr. HANLEY

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs the number of persons who have returned from the Dominions to this country, disregarding those who have returned on leave or holiday, during the past year and the corresponding figure for the previous 12 months?

Dr. BURGIN

I have been asked to answer. According to the passenger returns, the number of British subjects recorded as arriving from permanent residence in places within the British Empire (outside Europe) to take up permanent residence in the United Kingdom during the 12 months ended August, 1932, was 54,264; the corresponding figure for the 12 months ended August, 1931, was 53,438. For the purpose of these returns, residence for a year or more is regarded as permanent residence.