§ 38. Mr. Gardnerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Russian citizens were admitted to the United Kingdom in the latest 12-month period for which information is complete; and for what purposes.
§ Mr. LaneThere were 4,870 in the year ended 30th April, 1972. Tourists made up roughly half the total.
439WFollowing is a detailed breakdown.
Between 1st May, 1971 and 30th April, 1972 the number of Soviet citizens admitted to the United Kingdom was as follows:
Purpose of admission No. of persons Tourists 2,478 Business visitors (up to 3 months) 878 Visits up to 12 months 139 In transit 310 Work permit holders and dependants 163 Government representatives 381 Other persons admitted for 12months or more 74 Returning residents 428 Crew members 19 4,870