Oral Answers to Questions — Aliens (Personal Case)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 17 Ebrill 1947.

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Photo of Mr George Oliver Mr George Oliver , Ilkeston 12:00, 17 Ebrill 1947

This man represented that he wanted to pay a temporary visit to this country and would then return to Malaya; and my right hon. Friend cannot accept the argument that if a foreigner is admitted to this country for a temporary visit he must be allowed to stop here until he has a sufficient period of residence to enable him to apply for naturalisation. If, however, it appears that this visitor can make any useful contribution to our national economy, my right hon. Friend would be prepared to consider extending his stay.