§ 19. Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the latest developments in the departure of Asian United Kingdom passport holders from Uganda.
§ Lord BalnielAll Asian United Kingdom passport holders have now left Uganda except for a small number who 902 were exempt from President Amin's expulsion order.
§ Mr. DykesWill my right hon. Friend make it clear beyond any doubt that the Asians have come to this country not only for reasons of common humanity on the part of Her Majesty's Government but as the result of a clear international obligation?
§ Lord BalnielMy hon. Friend is quite correct. I know that my hon. Friend also has a very special problem in his constituency. I can inform the House that is the intention of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to make a statement on our general relations with Uganda before too long.
§ Mr. Greville JannerIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the deep anger felt in the City of Leicester at the Government's total failure to help the city to cope with the current influx of Asian refugees? Will he convey to his right hon. Friend the Secretary of State the deep concern and anxiety of my constituents?
§ Lord BalnielThe resettlement of Asian refugees from Uganda is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department. I will convey to him the point that the hon. Gentleman makes.