HC Deb 21 July 1965 vol 716 cc237-8W
Dr. Wyndham Davies

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the total number of immigrants who had applied for vouchers under the Commonwealth Immigrants Act but who had not arrived in this country by 15th October, 1964.

Mr. George Thomas

Up to 30th October, 1964, 437,237 applications for vouchers for Commonwealth citizens had been received, and 84,115 vouchers had been issued. A voucher is valid for six months in the first place. Up to 31st October, 1964, 47,687 Commonwealth citizens had been admitted as voucher-holders. Figures for the period up to 15th October are not available.

Dr. Wyndham Davies

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what estimate he has made of the number of dependants who might still be allowed to join immigrant common law husbands or reputed fathers at present resident in the United Kingdom.

Mr. George Thomas

No information is available on which such an estimate could be based.