HC Deb 22 December 1982 vol 34 cc606-7W
45. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs upon what conditions British citizens living abroad are repatriated at the public expense.

Mr. Rifkind

Destitution is the criterion for repatriation. British nationals who are legally entered residents entitled to welfare facilities in another country, particularly Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States of America, South Africa and certain West European countries, do not qualify.