HC Deb 07 November 1968 vol 772 cc138-9W
54. Mr. Kenneth Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Czechoslovak political refugees have been allowed to settle in the United Kingdom for work or educational purposes in recent months.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

Since 21st August about 300 Czechoslovak nationals have been granted long extensions of stay to enable them to take up employment, or to study, in the United Kingdom.