§ Mr. Vaughanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many immigrants have been granted aid from public funds in the year 1971–72 for repatriation under the Immigration Act.
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§ Mr. LaneThis part of the Act did not come into force until 28th October, 1971, and there followed a period preparing and mounting the scheme. The first family was granted aid shortly before the end of the financial year.
§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his policy on the provision of assistance through the International Service of Great Britain in connection with the voluntary repatriation from the United Kingdom to their original countries of origin of citizens of British Protectorates, pursuant to Section 29 of the Immigration Act, 1971; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LaneSection 29 of the Immigration Act, 1971, enables travel assistance to be given to families who wish to settle elsewhere provided that the head of the household is not patrial. The section extends to British protected persons. The Act provides that citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies become patrial after five years' residence in this country. I am writing to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the result of the review of the scheme for the repatriation of Commonwealth immigrants.