Oral Answers to Questions — Aliens.

– in the House of Commons am ar 9 Mawrth 1939.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Sir Richard Pilkington Sir Richard Pilkington , Widnes

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will take steps so that in future the nationality of all persons on the employed register is shown?

Photo of Mr Ernest Brown Mr Ernest Brown , Leith

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to him on this subject on 22nd February.

Photo of Sir Richard Pilkington Sir Richard Pilkington , Widnes

Does not the right hon. Gentleman think the taxpayers have a right to know how many alien people they are supporting?

Photo of Mr Ernest Brown Mr Ernest Brown , Leith

The hon. Member will understand that the step he is asking me to take would involve asking over 12,000,000 insured persons their nationality.

Photo of Mr Edward Williams Mr Edward Williams , Ogwr

Is the right hon. Gentleman taking steps to see that people are not being brought into the country by employers?

Photo of Mr Ernest Brown Mr Ernest Brown , Leith

That is a separate question entirely. I gave an answer on that. If the hon. Member has any further questions, perhaps he will put them down.

Photo of Mr Edward Williams Mr Edward Williams , Ogwr

Are not foreigners being admitted into the country?

Photo of Mr Ernest Brown Mr Ernest Brown , Leith

The issue would depend on whether or not they come in on the application of an employer. If that is the case, they have to get a permit from the Ministry of Labour. If they come in as refugees the matter is one for the Home Office.

Photo of Mr Henry White Mr Henry White , Birkenhead East

Does the right hon. Gentleman agree with the suggestion that people receive unemployment benefit who are not entitled to it?

Photo of Sir Richard Pilkington Sir Richard Pilkington , Widnes

In view of the widespread feeling, will not the right hon. Gentleman reconsider his decision?