HC Deb 28 February 1968 vol 759 cc388-9W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why the application of Colonel Ryad Haggag for political asylum has been refused; whether a visitor's permit will be issued to him; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Ennals:

Colonel Haggag, who was deported from this country in 1952, applied at the British Embassy in Paris on 4th January this year for political asylum in the United Kingdom. His application was fully considered, in the light of the well-established principles governing applications of this nature; but no grounds could be found for granting it. My right hon. Friend has not authorised a visa for a visit because he is not satisfied that the deportation order can properly be revoked.