HC Deb 18 July 1957 vol 573 c140W
78. Mr. R. Harris

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to require that persons emigrating to Commonwealth countries with assisted passages shall not be allowed to leave the country until they have signed statements on oath that they are leaving no debts behind.

Mr. R. A. Butler

No. I do not consider that the course proposed would be appropriate or effective.