HC Deb 03 May 1974 vol 872 c573W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to reinstate and compensate illegal immigrants who would be entitled to benefit from his amnesty but have been deported.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

Illegal entrants who would have benefited from the decision my right hon. Friend announced on 11th April will be allowed to return. They will need to obtain entry clearances first. No compensation will be payable.

Mr. Lane

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons who had entered this country illegally before 1st January 1973 have so far applied for their position to be regularised, as a result of his announcement on 1lth April.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

Ninety up to 27th April.