HC Deb 03 July 1969 vol 786 c127W
Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he will ensure that detailed separate records are kept in future of Commonwealth female citizens who seek entry into the United Kingdom claiming to be the second, third or fourth wife of an immigrant already resident in this country;

(2) what is the nature of the records kept regarding the admission of wives by polygamous marriage upon which he bases his conclusions about the number admitted.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

My conclusions are based on the observations and experience of the Immigration Service, and I am satisfied that the maintenance of separate records would not be justified.