HC Deb 15 February 1971 vol 811 c310W
Mr. Peter Rees

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proposals he has made, or is proposing to make, to Commonwealth countries to induce them to restrain attempts by their citizens to enter the United Kingdom illegally.

Mr. Anthony Royle

Consultation and collaboration with the Commonwealth countries concerned about the problem of illegal immigration is continuous and close. No proposals such as suggested have therefore been made.

Mr. Peter Rees

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what measures he has co-ordinated or proposes to co-ordinate with the governments of European countries through which Commonwealth citizens pass in their attempts to enter the United Kingdom illegally, to prevent such attempts.

Mr. Anthony Royle

We are in continuous touch with the Governments of the countries concerned and there is close and growing liaison between their police forces and ours.