§ Mr. Carol Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards Recommendation 375, relating to the abolition of visas for refugees, which was adopted by the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe on 23rd September, 1963; and what action Her Majesty's Government now propose to take on it.
§ Sir F. SoskiceThough they have given it careful consideration, Her Majesty's Government have not felt able to accept this Recommendation. They are of opinion that the balance of advantage lies in maintaining the existing arrangements with regard to the entry of refugees into the United Kingdom.