The Government was anxious that adi n should not be refused to suitable applicants, including persons whose work in the world of science, arts, business or industry might be advantageous to the country.
But it must be remembered that, even in professions, the danger of overcrowding could not be overlooked, while in the spheres of business and industry economic diffi culties must be taken into account.
Regarding Austrians already in the United Kingdom, applications for naturalization from those who had qualifications prescribed by statute would be given most sympathetic consideration.
The Home Secretary said he di not think, however, that the circumstances of the present situation afforded grounds for alteration of the law. In any case, no alteration could be made without "consultation with the Dominions.
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