Oral Answers to Questions — Russian Students (British Visas).

– in the House of Commons at on 6 November 1930.

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Photo of Mr Carlyon Bellairs Mr Carlyon Bellairs , Maidstone

43.

asked the Home Secretary how many Russian students have been granted visas for the purpose of studying production methods in British factories?

Photo of Mr John Clynes Mr John Clynes , Manchester Platting

Since the resumption of diplomatic relations with the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics, 34 visas have been authorised for Soviet citizens desirous of proceeding to the United Kingdom in order to study methods of production in British factories.

Photo of Sir Edward Campbell Sir Edward Campbell , Bromley

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how long these students are allowed to stay in this country?

Photo of Mr John Clynes Mr John Clynes , Manchester Platting

In all cases their stay is for a fixed period, but I could not state the duration without notice.

Photo of Captain Sir Peter Macdonald Captain Sir Peter Macdonald , Isle of Wight

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the production on which these students are engaged is propaganda against this country?