§ 38. Sir D. Rentonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Commonwealth citizens were repatriated at public expense in 1971 and in each month in 1972 for which figures are available.
§ Mr. SharplesIn 1971, 86 Commonwealth family groups were repatriated under Supplementary Benefits Commission arrangements. The figures for January and February, 1972, were five and 11, respectively.
§ Sir D. Rentonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps are being taken to bring to the notice of Commonwealth citizens in the United Kingdom the fact that they can be repatriated if they qualify; and whether he will make a statement on his policy with regard thereto.
§ Mr. SharplesAll organisations from which immigrants are likely to seek advice have been informed of the arrangements for assistance under Section 29 of the Immigration Act, 1971. These arrangements, which were announced when the Bill was before Parliament, were widely reported in the Press.