§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the purpose of his visit to Jersey during May; and what action he intends in relation to the petition of which he already has a draft copy and the supporting evidence.
§ Mr. MayhewThe purpose of my right hon. Friend's visit to Jersey is to meet the elected representatives and officials and other members of the Jersey community, and to renew the close and cordial links which have traditonally existed between the island and the United Kingdom Government.
Any petition which is submitted will be considered in the normal way.