HC Deb 08 December 1972 vol 847 c536W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the powers under the Immigration Act 1971 under which he is able to deport members of the Irish Republican Army who flee from Northern Ireland or Eire and seek sanctuary in Great Britain, and members of the Irish Republican Army resident in Great Britain.

Mr. R. Carr

Under Section 3(5)(b) of the Immigration Act 1971, a person who is not patrial will be liable to deportation if the Secretary of State deems his deportation to be conducive to the public good. I shall not hesitate to exercise this power in appropriate cases.