HC Deb 16 April 1964 vol 693 c85W
40. Mr. V. Yates

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why John and Michael Penny of Corner-brook, Newfoundland, were not permitted to enter this country on Sunday 5th April, and were sent back before adequate investigation could be made into the case; and, in view of the distress and financial hardship imposed upon the relatives in Birmingham, if he will reconsider his decision in this case.

Mr. Brooke

These young men came to seek permanent employment in Britain without having first obtained the necessary Ministry of Labour vouchers under the Commonwealth Immigrants Act, 1962. They were therefore refused admission in accordance with the general rule. If they (or, if they have particular jobs in view, their prospective employers) obtain vouchers from the Ministry of Labour, they should have no difficulty in securing admission.

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