HC Deb 18 November 1976 vol 919 cc656-7W
35. Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the policy of the Government on granting asylum to refugees from South Africa.

Dr. Summerskill

Applications for admission by people who do not otherwise qualify under the Immigration Rules and who claim refugee status are considered in accordance with the terms of Article 1 of the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. The cases are decided individually in the light of the facts presented.