HC Deb 26 July 1962 vol 663 cc180-1W
65. Mr. N. Pannell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Commonwealth immigrants arrived in the United Kingdom during the six months ended 30th June, 1962; what were the countries from which they principally came; and how the figures for the respective countries compare with the same period in 1961.

Mr. Brooke

The following are the figures:

1st January-30th June
Estimated net inward movement from 1961 1962
West Indies 29,850 31,800
East African territories 850 1,980
West African territories 1,210 6,630
Cyprus 2,320 3,160
Gibraltar –240 –170
Malta 200 630
Aden 120 –30
Hong Kong 850 2,160
Malaya 10 720
Singapore 340 630
India 8,850 19,050
Pakistan 7,840 25,080
Ceylon 150 990
Other territories 170 2,270
52,520 94,900

Notes

1. A minus sign denotes a net outward movement.

2. Figures are not available in respect of Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland.