§ Sir A. Wilsonasked the Home Secretary whether any permits to enter this country have been recently given in respect of adult Spaniards now in concentration camps at Perpignan or elsewhere, and, if so, in what circumstances; whether he has satisfied himself that such persons if admitted will not associate themselves with movements or persons unfriendly to the Spanish Government; and whether, having regard to the fact that their lives are not in danger, he will refuse any further such permits?
§ Mr. PeakeArrangements have been made to admit a limited number of Spaniards who have been residing temporarily in France to the care of the British Committee for Refugees from Spain who have guaranteed their maintenance while in the United Kingdom. The committee is actively engaged in securing the emigration of these people to different countries and some have already left. The committee have obtained an undertaking from the refugees admitted to this country that they will not take part in any form of political activity while they are here, and on this understanding my right hon. Friend does not think2306W objection can properly be taken to the temporary residence here of persons who propose to emigrate as soon as arrangements can be made for this purpose.