HC Deb 12 July 1962 vol 662 cc167-8W
Mr. Deedes

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is now in a position to make a statement about the proposed Advisory Council on Commonwealth Immigration.

Mr. R. A. Butler

Yes. I have now completed the arrangements for the appointment of an Advisory Council which will be charged with the duty of advising me on any matters which I may refer to it from time to time affecting the welfare of Commonwealth immigrants in this country and their integration into the community. I am happy to say that the Dowager Marchioness of Reading has accepted my invitation to act as Chair- man of the Council, and that the following have agreed to serve as members:

Sir Harold Banwell, Mr. Adrian Cadbury, Sir George Haynes, Miss Marjorie Nicholson and Lieut.-General Sir Archibald Nye.

The Secretary of the Council will be Mr. W. N. Hyde of the Home Office.

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