HC Deb 26 November 1959 vol 614 cc62-3W
92. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many students and non-students, respectively, have come to this country during the last recorded twelve months from India, Pakistan, Ceylon, East African British Colonial Territories, West African British territories, and Ghana, respectively.

Mr. R. A. Butler

The numbers for the twelve months ended 31st October, 1959, are estimated to be approximately:

Country Students Non-Students
India 2,710 12,300
Pakistan 830 5,940
Ceylon 480 1,570
East Africa 490 870
West Africa* 2,220 2,780
Ghana† 260 430
Total 6,990 23,890
* Includes Ghana to 30th June, 1959.
† From 1st July, 1959.