HC Deb 29 January 1953 vol 510 c141W
74. Mr. S. O. Davies

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation on the lines of the American McCarran-Walter Immigration and Nationality Act, with a view to preventing undesirable aliens, engaged in foreign ships, entering this country.

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

No alteration in in the procedure for dealing with foreign members of the crews of ships or aircraft arriving at British ports is at present contemplated. I am satisfied that what the hon. Member has in mind can be achieved under existing powers.