HC Deb 09 July 1971 vol 820 c477W
Mr. John Fraser

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many travellers from Tanzania were refused entry at Heathrow Airport in June, 1971; what were the reasons for refusal; and what facilities were given to those refused entry to make representations to the Home Office and to receive advice and assistance to put their case for entry being allowed.

Mr. Sharples

Forty-one, which is an exceptionally high figure. Twenty-five were coming for employment without a voucher; 15 wished to settle, but had no entry certificate; and one had a criminal record. All were give the usual facilities to communicate with anyone they wished, and representations were in a number of cases made by them or on their behalf. These were fully considered before the removal directions were put into operation.

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