HC Deb 18 July 1967 vol 750 cc216-7W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs why the passport of Colonel A. H. MacIlwaine was impounded at London Airport on his arrival for medical treatment.

Mr. George Thomas

Major MacIlwaine's passport was impounded because it was issued by the illegal regime in Rhodesia, and is not recognised by Her Majesty's Government. Major MacIlwaine may apply for a United Kingdom passport valid for six months if he wishes to do so. This procedure is in accordance with the policy announced by the then Commonwealth Secretary to this House on 25th January, 1966.—[Vol. 723, c. 4–5.]