8. Mrs. Butlerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what considerations normally govern his refusal to extend the stay of aliens in this country beyond the six months' period in cases where they are financially independent and do not seek employment.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeEach case is considered on its merits. It is not practicable to set out in a Parliamentary answer all the considerations that may arise, but the points to which the hon. Member refers are of course taken into account.
28. Mrs. Butlerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department by what authority action has been taken by officers in his Department to discourage aliens from approaching Members of Parliament for assistance, when in difficulty, over employment or other matters.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeTo the best of my knowledge, no such action has been taken.
29. Mrs. Butlerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that Miss Marianne Carnebo, particulars of whose case have been sent to him, was told on 3rd May that she should not have communicated with the Member of Parliament for Wood Green, in whose constituency she was at that time residing; and by what authority his Department took this action.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeI have made inquiries and I am assured by the officer who interviewed Miss Carnebo on 3rd May that there is no foundation for this allegation. I have no hesitation in accepting the officer's assurance.