HC Deb 21 July 1975 vol 896 c40W
Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether records are kept of the total number of immigrants and their dependants who are admitted to the United Kingdom at London (Heathrow) Airport; and, if so, if he will publish in the Official Report details of such admissions during 1974 and during the first six months of 1975.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

The total number of Commonwealth citizens and foreign nationals, including dependants, admitted for settlement at Heathrow Airport during 1974 was 26,106. From 1st January to 31st March 1975, the latest date up to which figures are available, the number admitted was 7,435.

Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish in the Official Report a table showing the total number of immigrants and their dependants, and their country or origin, who were admitted to the United Kingdom during the year ended 31st December 1974 and during the six months ended 30th June 1975.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

The information requested for the year ended 31st December 1974 is given in Tables 3(a) and 3(b) of Immigration Statistics 1974 (Cmnd. 6064) published on 28th May, and that for the three months ended 31st March 1975 is given in the tables of acceptances for settlement on arrival placed in the Library of the House on 20th June. Figures for the three months ended 30th June 1975 are not yet available.