§ 39. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what date he first allowed Mr. George Raft to come to this country; when he first knew of his connection with the Colony Club; what charges and legal action were taken against Mr. Raft; with what results; and what legally proved charges against him became known during his stay in this country.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsMr. Raft arrived here on 4th April, 1966 with a view to taking up employment at the Colony Club. I first knew of his connection with the Club in February of that year. He has not been the subject of any criminal charges in this country.
§ 40. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on how many occasions he or officials of his Department have, in their official capacities, visited George Raft's Colony Club; 323W and what discussions he had there before banning the re-entry into this country of George Raft.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThe Answer to both parts of the Question is "None".
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proven evidence became available to him of an adverse nature concerning the character of Mr. George Raft during his stay in Great Britain which was different from that which was in being on his original entry into Great Britain.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsIt would be contrary to well-established practice to disclose information of this nature.