HC Deb 20 November 1969 vol 791 cc338-9W

(Detention)

47. Mr. Goodhart

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Commonwealth immigrants arriving at British ports or airports were detained in prison in the first six months of 1969 while investigations were made into their eligibility for entry.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

62 Commonwealth citizens were detained in prison, 7 in remand homes and 18 in remand centres during this period.