§ Mr. John Pageasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will introduce legislation to increase the penalties for employing aliens without appropriate work permits.
§ Mr. SharplesThe maximum penalty for aiding and abetting an alien in contravening his landing conditions is a fine of £100 or six months' imprisonment. When Part III of the Immigration Act, 1971, is brought into force the maximum penalty will be increased to a fine of £200 or six months' imprisonment or both. I do not consider that further legislation is required.