§ Mr. N. Pannellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the number of Commonwealth immigrants for the period 1st January to 31st May 1962; from which countries they principally came; and how these figures compare for each country with those of the corresponding period in 1961.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerThe following is the information requested:
Estimated net inward movement from: 1st January— 31st May 1961 1962 West Indies … 26,000 23,500 East African territories … 650 1,100 West African territories … 900 4,350 Cyprus … 1,800 900 Gibraltar … - 150 - 180 Malta … 230 500 Aden … 70 - 30 Hong Kong … 650 1,560 Malaya … Nil 450 Singapore … 280 430 India … 6,700 13,650 Pakistan … 6,000 19,050 Ceylon … 120 720 Miscellaneous territories … 200 1,500 43,450 67,500 Notes: 1. A minus sign denotes a net outward movement. 2. Figures are not available in respect of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland.