HC Deb 17 July 1958 vol 591 cc1427-8
42. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has become of the Esthonian seaman who landed on Shetland; and if he will make a statement.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

Having considered reports by immigration officers of their interrogation of this seaman my right hon. Friend has decided to allow him to remain in this country. He has accordingly been released from detention and formally granted leave to land in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Grimond

While thanking the hon. Lady for that Answer and the decision, may I ask her if she will represent to her right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs that, in view of the fact that this man appears to be a genuine political refugee, he might press rather strongly for some answer to the protests made against the Russian landing?

Miss Hornsby-Smith

I will bring the comment of the hon. Member to the attention of my right hon. Friend.