§ 2. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will state the grounds on which he refused permission for Mr. John Smeed, a United States citizen, to enter the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave to a Question by the hon. Member for Haltemprice (Mr. Wall) on 6th June.—[Vol. 747, Col. 195.]
§ Mr. Biggs-DavisonWould it now be the Government's policy to exclude all pro-Rhodesian Americans like Mr. Dean Acheson, for example? Is it the Government's policy to exclude all foreign supporters of colonial rebellions?
§ Mr. JenkinsMr. Smeed describes himself as national director of the Friends of Rhodesia in the United States. On arrival back in New York, he reported that he had taken important action to try to breach the sanctions arrangements. I certainly think that I would be quite unjustified in admitting such an individual to this country.
§ Mr. WhitakerWill my right hon. Friend be equally firm with any pro-Ian Smith people in this country? In particular, what assurance do we have that the pro-Ian Smith spies who are being deported from Zambia do not continue their activities in this country?
§ Mr. JenkinsWhat I am dealing with here is the question of admission to this country.