§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he is aware that up until 6th November the nine countries of the European Economic Community had only agreed to accept 1,030 Ugandan Asians for settlement in the countries of the nine; and whether he will take further action to ensure that more Ugandan Asians are offered settlement in the European Economic Community countries.
§ Lord BalnielThe figure quoted relates to public commitments only. Other offers have been made which I am not in a position to make public and I have hopes that further offers will be made also. In addition helpful offers of transit facilities and financial assistance have been made.