§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will tighten up the regulations for controlling the issue of short-stay visitors' passports so as to prevent their use as identity documents by illegal immigrants; and whether he will make a statement as to the abuses of the present system which have occurred.
§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to prevent the use of short-term identity cards on the Channel crossing as a means of illegal immigration; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsPeople with "No Passport Excursion" cards are examined by immigration officers to determine that they are the rightful holders. I have no evidence to support the allegation that these arrangements, which contain a number of safeguards, are being substantially abused, but I shall review the arrangements. My officials are arranging early discussions with British Rail.