§ 41. Mr. N. Pannellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many convictions there have been for living on immoral earnings since 1st July, 1962; how many of these cases involved Commonwealth and Irish immigrants, respectively; how many recommendations were made for deportation in these cases; and how many of such recommendations he has confirmed.
§ Mr. BrookeIn the Metropolitan Police District between 1st July and 19th November 69 persons were convicted of146W living on immoral earnings. Twenty-eight came from Commonwealth countries, and nine from the Irish Republic. Of these 37, 29 were not liable under the Commonwealth Immigrants Act for deportation. Six were recommended for deportation; I have made one deportation order, and I have the other five cases under consideration.
The detailed information called for is not available about persons convicted of this offence outside the Metropolitan Police District. I have however received one recommendation for deportation in respect of a Commonwealth citizen convicted in Liverpool, and I have made a deportation order in that case.
§ 42. Mr. N. Pannellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many convictions there have been for being in possession of dangerous drugs since 1st July, 1962; how many of these cases involved Commonwealth immigrants; how many recommendations were made for deportation in these cases; and how many of such recommendations he has confirmed.
§ Mr. BrookeThe number of convictions reported since 1st July for unlawful possession of drugs controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Act, 1951, is 208. Of those convicted, 136 originated from other parts of the Commonwealth. Thirteen were recommended for deportation, but one recommendation was quashed on appeal. In five cases I have made a deportation order, and four cases I still have under consideration. As the hon. Member will realise, not all those convicted would have been liable under the Commonwealth Immigrants Act to be deported.