§ Mr. Thomas Boardmanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Commonwealth citizens were conditionally admitted into the United Kingdom in the 12 months prior to 30th June, 1967 on the grounds of a proposed marriage; how many of such proposed marriages took place; and how many Commonwealth citizens left the United Kingdom because the conditions of entry relating to marriage were not fulfilled.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsIn the 12 months ending 30th June, 1967, 2,494 Commonwealth citizens were admitted condition-380W ally for the purpose of marriage. Cases are followed up to verify compliance with the condition, but a statistical record is not maintained to enable me to answer the latter parts of the hon. Member's Question.