HC Deb 17 March 1975 vol 888 cc280-1W
Mr.Budgen

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give more complete categories of reasons for the acceptance for settlement during the third quarter of 1974 of Commonwealth citizens who were at first admitted on conditions to the United Kingdom.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon:

Following is the information asked for:

Commonwealth citizens accepted for settlement after admission on conditions:
July-September 1974
4 years in approved employment 25
Grandparent born in United Kingdom 216
Married to person settled in United Kingdom 1,577
Children joining parents 177
Parents joining children 27
Claim to patriality upheld 123
5 years' lawful residence 1,792
Immune from deportation after 5 years' residence 479
Others 828
5,244