HL Deb 26 October 1971 vol 324 c655WA
LORD GARNER

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are the present provisions regarding women seeking employment who are wives of Commonwealth citizens admitted to this country as students and what, if any, changes will be involved under the Immigration Bill and proposed rules.

LORD WINDLESHAM

Save in the exceptional case where the husband is prohibited from taking employment, the wives of Commonwealth citizens admitted as students are free to take any employment during their stay in this country (paragraphs 24,34 of Cmnd.4298). As my noble friend Lord Abeardare announced on October 11 (OFFICIAL REPORT, column 237), the Government do not propose any alteration in practice when the Immigration Bill comes into force.