§ Mr. T. Reidasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will speedily introduce legislation giving our Government control over the immigration to this overcrowded island of aliens, and citizens of British Dominions and Dependencies, of whom the latter can now enter regardless of their health record, means of subsistence, character record, habits, culture, education, need for them economically or otherwise, or of the wishes of the British people.
§ Mr. Robson Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will introduce legislation giving his Department control over all immigrants coming into this country from any British Dominion, Colony or Dependency, such legislation to have regard to health, education, age, character, and general suitability for residence.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeThere are adequate powers under existing law to control the immigration of aliens. The Government are considering whether the law in respect of British subjects should be amended but am not yet able to make a statement.