§ 54. Sir C. Osborneasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in view of the fact that the total number of immigrants to be admitted to the United Kingdom is limited to 7,500 per annum, why in the month of February were 2,767 admitted from India, 864 from Jamaica and 2,313 from Pakistan; and under what categories they were admitted.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThe limit of 7,500 relates to vouchers issued to enable Commonwealth citizens to come here for employment. The other figures quoted (one of which is wrong) also include dependants, returning residents and people admitted only temporarily. I will, with permission, circulate particulars in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
Following are the figures:
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsI have asked for the advice of the Road Research Laboratory.