§ 54. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many persons have landed in this country from the Colonies during the past 12 months; how many of these were non-students and stowaways, respectively; what approximately is the aggregate colonial population now in this country; and what further steps have been taken to control emigration from the Colonies to this country.
§ Mr. LytteltonBoard of Trade returns show that about 70,000 persons landed in this country from Colonial Territories during 1952. This figure includes officials, visitors, tourists, etc. Out of the total 2,200 were known to be migrants and not students, seeking work, and 158 were stowaways. Most of the others were temporary visitors or United Kingdom residents returning home. The total population of Colonial origin in the United Kingdom has been estimated at between 50,000 and 60,000 persons but there are no precise figures.
Intending emigrants from the Colonies are warned against leaving for this country without making arrangements in advance for work and accommodation.