HC Deb 22 April 1980 vol 983 cc99-100W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the date when Mr. Mustafa Ramadan, a Libyan journalist, was first allowed to enter Great Britain; for how long and for what purpose; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Raison

Mr. Ramadan was first admitted to this country on 3 October 1966 as a work permit holder for six months. Subsequent extensions of stay were granted until he was granted permanent residence on 7 December 1970.