HC Deb 29 June 1962 vol 661 c176W
Mr. N. Pannell

asked 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. Butler

The 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.