§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many inquiries were received by the voluntary repatriation programme from New Commonwealth immigrants settled in the United Kingdom in each year since the programme's inception.
§ Mr. JohnThe information is not available in the form requested. I understand that the number of inquiries received by International Social Service of Great Britain about the arrangements it administers under Section 29 of the immigration Act 1971 is:
Financial Year 1972–73 57 Financial Year 1973–74 271 Financial Year 1974–75 245 Financial Year 1975–76 274 Financial Year 1976–77 520 April 1977-January 1978(incl) 373
§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps are being taken to publicise the voluntary repatriation programme.
§ Mr. JohnInformation about the financial assistance available under Section 29 of the Immigration Act 1971 has been made available to local authorities, the National Council of Social Services, citizens advice bureaux, community relations councils and others.