§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish figures showing the number of Iranians who have been admitted to the United Kingdom since September 1979 and the purposes for which leave to enter was granted.
§ Mr. Raison[pursuant to his reply, 15 May 1980, c. 643]: The information is as follows:
Iranians admitted to the United Kingdom by purpose of journey—first quarter 1980.
Number of Journeys Total admitted 27,164 Visitors given leave to enter for less than 12 months ordinary 15,683 business 2,259 Passengers in transit 3,749 Diplomats and dependants 35 Work permit holders and dependants 14 Others given leave to enter 56 Those admitted for marriage 11 Accepted for settlement on arrival 28 Returning from temporary absence abroad 4,668 Students 661