§ 27. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the present estimated population in Aden Colony of Aden Arabs, Protectorate Arabs, Yemeni Arabs, Somalis, Jews, British and other Europeans, respectively; by what means inclusion in these categories was determined at the last census and in later estimates; what is the estimated number or percentage of those who evaded registration at the last census; approximately how many Yemenis enter and leave the Colony annually; and what are the regulations controlling immigration into the Colony.
§ Mr. SandysSince the answer is lengthy and includes a table of figures, I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. SorensenWhile I appreciate the reason for that answer, might I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether he does not agree that it is imperative to try to define who are Adenese, and that no constitutional development can take place unless there is a clear definition of who are Adenese, who are Yemeni and who are the others resident in the country but are not entitled to the franchise?
§ Mr. SandysThat is not always easy to establish.
§ Following is the answer:
§ The present population of Aden Colony is roughly estimated as follows:—
| Aden Arabs | 60,000 |
| Protectorate Arabs | 35,000 |
| Yemeni Arabs | 80,000 |
| Other Arabs | 5,000 |
| Somalis | 15,000 |
| Indians and Pakistanis | 20,000 |
| Jews | 800 |
| British Europeans (excluding the Armed Forces) | 4,500 |
| Other Europeans | 700 |
| 221,000 |
§ Inclusion in these categories at the last census in 1955 was by means of individual questions by enumerators. The categories were determined primarily, but not entirely, by the 217 country of birth. Later figures are rough estimates based upon general evidence.
§ The number of those who evaded registration at the last census may have been anything up to 10 per cent. but there is no basis upon which an accurate estimate can be formed.
§ No reliable figures are available to show how many Yemenis enter and leave the Colony annually, because it is not practicable to con-trol movements across the land boundary of the Colony. It is believed that the number entering the Colony somewhat exceeds the number of those leaving.
§ Immigration into the Colony is governed by the Immigration Ordinance, 1955, as amended by Ordinances Nos. 3 and 10 of 1960.