§ 65. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals the Government now have for granting asylum to any of the political refugees who are now being transferred from Hong Kong to different parts of the world.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerThe United Kingdom has made a substantial contribution to the solution of the refugee problem and Her Majesty's Government cannot agree that refugees from China who have no connection with this country should be brought here for settlement. I am however always prepared to consider any compassionate case involving the reunion of a family or a case where close connection with the United Kingdom would justify admission.