§ Mr. Kershawasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what changes he is making in the regulations about the entry of overseas students into the United Kingdom; and what extra powers he will give to immigration officers in this matter.
§ Dr. SummerskillWe are making no such changes.
§ Mr. Kershawasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what tests 574W in the English language are applied to applicants from overseas for student training; what officers of his Department carry out such tests; what training these officers have in such matters; what steps he is taking to avoid uneven treatment of students; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Dr. SummerskillNo such tests are applied by our officers.
Where a question arises about a passenger's eligibility under the Immigration Rules for admission to the United Kingdom as a student, and this concerns his ability to follow a course of studies given in English, the matter is referred for a decision on his linguistic ability to the principal of the college at which he has been enrolled.