HC Deb 22 November 1971 vol 826 c257W
Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, in view of the fact that a Rhodesian refugee returned from Botswana has been beaten to death, whether he will give an assurance that no further refugees will be returned, but will be afforded assistance and protection by the British High Commissioner in Gaberones.

Mr. Godber

Rhodesians may seek the help of the British High Commissioner in Gaborone, but permission to settle in Botswana can be given only by the Botswana Government.

The admission of political refugees to this country is a question for my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary.

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