§ Lord Clinton-Davisasked Her Majesty's Government:
What information they have about the recent deportation of Mr. Osman Bhayat and his family from Mauritius, and whether they have made representations on the subject to the government of Mauritius.
§ The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Chalker of Wallasey)We understand that Mr. Osman Bhayat ceased to be a citizen of Mauritius on 6th October 1981 by failing to renounce his British citizenship. He returned to Mauritius in May 1991 and applied for a residence permit. This was refused and two appeals for reconsideration were also rejected. Mr. Bhayat and family were deported by Mauritian authorities on 5th November 1992. No representations have been made, as the administration of the immigration laws of Mauritius is entirely a matter for that country.