HC Deb 13 June 1939 vol 348 c1134W
Colonel Wedgwood

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what has be come of the 906 refugees on board the steamer "Liesel" captured north of Jaffa on 31st May?

Sir T. lnskip

These illegal immigrants, who were 921 in number, were permitted to land at Haifa, and after remaining in quarantine for a few days were released on the 5th June. Deportation orders have been issued in each case and the number of those whom it is found impossible to deport will be deducted from the immigration quota in the next quota period.

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