§ 35. Mr Albuasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what advice he gives to the Governments of dependent territories on security matters affecting applicants for entry permits.
§ Mr. LuardThe Secretary of State's responsibility for the dependent territories includes the giving of advice as appropriate, on a wide range of security matters. This may sometimes have a bearing on decisions concerning immigration matters, which are normally the responsibility of the elected Government of the territory concerned.
§ Mr. AlbuIn considering these matters, does my hon. Friend agree that membership for a few months, while at university, of the Communist Party 32 should not debar an established university teacher from going to teach in a Commonwealth university?
§ Mr. LuardI have explained to my hon. Friend that the decision on questions of this kin3 and immigration questions is entirely for the territorial Governments concerned. All we can do is give advice where this is requested or is necessary. We have already had correspondence on the particular matter about which my hon. Friend is concerned, and I do not think that he will expect me to comment on it here.