HC Deb 22 July 1976 vol 915 cc533-4W
Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what evidence he has of young men coming to Great Britain to avoid military ser

Dr. Summerskill

The following table gives the information that is readily available. Other information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost. There is no reliable method of predicting the number or disposal of future motoring offences.

vice in Rhodesia; what estimates he has of the number of men involved; and if he will consider favourably applications from them to stay in Great Britain.

Dr. Summerskill

A small number of men have recently asked to be admitted to the United Kingdom on these grounds. Applications are considered on their individual merits in the light of the Immigration Act and Rules. I do not know how many young men are liable for military service under the illegal regime in Rhodesia. Some of them will, however, be patrial under the Immigration Act and so not subject to immigration control.

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