§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the total number of people who have 507W been deported from the United Kingdom to date in 1976; what were their names; to which countries they were deported; for what reason; and what were their countries of origin.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe total number of persons deported from the United Kingdom in 1976 up to 30th November was 476. It would be contrary to normal practice to disclose the names of those concerned; and details of the countries to which they were removed could not be provided without disproportionate cost. The available information is given below for deportation orders made under Sections 3(5)(a), 3(5)(b) and 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1971:
DEPORTATION ORDERS ENFORCED 1976 Section 3(5)(a) (For breach of conditions) 66 Section 3(5)(b) (As conducive to the public good) 34 Section 3(6) (Following court recommendations) 376 TOTAL 476 The countries of origin of the persons deported were: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Argentine, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Dominica, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guyana, Holland, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Republic of Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad, Tunisia, Turkey, United States, Venezuela, Yemen Arab Republic, Zaire.