HC Deb 10 February 1972 vol 830 c418W
Mr. John Hall

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will state the net figure for immigrants, men and women and children, from Africa, Asia and the West Indies during the 12 months ended December, 1971.

Mr. Sharples

In 1971 253,505 Commonwealth citizens from Africa, Asia and the West Indies arrived in the United Kingdom and 215,425 left, making a net inward movement of 38,080.