§ 71. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why he permitted members of the security services of South Africa to enter the United Kingdom; and if he will now expel them.
§ Mr. MaudlingOfficials of foreign governments are admitted as a general rule unless they are personally undesirable or their activities here are likely to be not conducive to the public good. I should be happy to consider any information in particular cases which the hon. Member cares to send to me.
§ 73. Mr. Wellbelovedasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied that no officer of the Metropolitan Police has given assistance to agents of the South African Government engaged in the surveillance of residents of the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudlingAny such assistance would be contrary to instructions. Liaison between the Metropolitan Police and the South African authorities is limited to criminal matters and the protection of individuals and property.