§ 5. Mr. Stanbrookasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he proposes to take with regard to illegal immigrants who have revealed themselves since 11th April 1974 but who are not eligible under the terms of the amnesty announced on that date.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsWhere a person applies under the terms of the announcement which I made on 11th April and is found to be ineligible to benefit, his case is considered in the light of all the relevant circumstances. It is not possible to generalise about the way in which such applications are dealt with, but each case is very carefully considered on its individual merits.
30. Mr. Dixonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many illegal immigrants have now identi 210W fied themselves as a result of his recent amnesty; and whether he can now make a more accurate estimate of the total number of illegal immigrants covered by his amnesty.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsUp to 17th June 667 people had applied for indefinite leave to remain under the terms of the announcement which I made on 11th April. It is not possible to make a reliable estimate of the number of illegal entrants eligible to benefit under the announcement.
§ 39. Mr. Brittanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many immigrants who entered the country illegally have applied for indefinite leave to remain as a result of the statement of the Home Secretary in the House of 11th April 1974; how many of those applying have been found to be ineligible for leave to remain; and what steps he has taken or intends to take in respect of those found ineligible.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsUp to 17th June 667 people had applied for indefinite leave to remain under the terms of the announcement which I made on 11th April. Many applications are still being examined. Sixty-seven applicants have so far been found to be ineligible and their cases will be considered and the appropriate action taken, depending on the relevant circumstances.