HC Deb 30 January 1974 vol 868 c116W
37. Mr. Hastings

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps are taken to control visits to the United Kingdom, without passports, of foreign diplomats accredited abroad; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lane

Foreign diplomats accredited to some other country are subject to immigration control, and in accordance with the immigration rules—rule 3 of H.C. 81—must, on arrival in the United Kingdom, produce on request by the immigration officer a passport or other document establishing identity and nationality. If my hon. Friend has any particular case in mind I shall be very ready to look into it.

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