§ Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many other persons carrying Syrian passports accompanied the four men travelling on Syrian passports who were deported on or around 29 January; whether they were all given leave to enter the United Kingdom; for how long in each case; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrittanI am not aware of any other persons carrying Syrian passports who accompanied the four men from Damascus. The men who were in possession of valid visas, were each given leave to enter the United Kingdom for six months, having satisfied the immigration officer at the time of examination that they met the requirements of the immigration rules.