The provisions of the law relating to British nationality," he asserted, operate not only in the United Kingdom but in the Colonies and Dominions, and it is a settled policy that no substantial changes shall be made except in agreement with self-governing Dominions."
Sir Samuel Hoare further stated that sympathetic consideration would be given to all applications for extensions of stay by Austrians already admitted, although each case must be considered on its merits and the general conditions governing admission would be applicable to extensions.
A number of questions followed, in reply to which the Home Secretary said that whether a particular individual might practise his profession Was a question for the professional organizations concerned.
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