§ 14. Mr. Cleaverasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on how many occasions he used his powers of deportation during 1960; and of what crimes the deportees had been convicted.
§ Mr. RentonOne hundred and six aliens were deported, including 53 recommended for deportation by criminal courts. The 53 offences included 27 against property, 13 under the Aliens Order and eight of a sexual character.
§ Mr. CleaverIs my hon. and learned Friend aware that there is a growing number of people in Birmingham who are Eire subjects or colonial subjects, who would normally be eligible for deportation if not of United Kingdom origin, and that people are apprehensive about the situation?
§ Mr. RentonMy hon. Friend may be anticipating such discussions as may take place on a Bill which is likely to come before the House very soon.