§ Mr. Lawrenceasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what was the total number of immigrants from Pakistan granted permanent settlement in the United Kingdom in 1973 and 1974; and what is his estimate for 1975;
(2) how many dependants of immigrants from Pakistan have been granted permanent settlement in the United Kingdom in 1973 and 1974; and what is his estimate for 1975.
§ Mr. Alexander W. LyonThe number of citizens of Pakistan accepted for settlement in the United Kingdom on 245W arrival and on removal of the time limit attached to their stay was:
1973–3,638 (including 3,336 dependants); 1974–4,401 (including 3,611 dependants); 1975 (estimated)—7,700 (including 6,300 dependants).