HC Deb 20 July 1950 vol 477 c2465
36. Mr. McAdden

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he proposes to issue revised instructions to the passport control officers in supplementation of his official pronouncement on the admission of distressed persons to the United Kingdom of 13th November, 1945.

Mr. Ede

The main features of the scheme for the admission of distressed relatives announced on 13th November, 1945, remain unchanged, but the scheme is kept under review and it is the policy to grant applications in respect of relatives outside the existing classes where there are special circumstances which justify exceptional treatment. Passport control officers are kept fully informed.

Mr. Kenneth Thompson

In view of the fact that it is possible for distressed relatives to be admitted into this country under the present Regulations, would it also be possible to admit into this country the non-distressed relatives of a distressed person in this country? Is that clear?

Mr. Ede

It is quite clear, but I would like to give it mature consideration.