§ Mr. Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Turkish and Greek Cypriots have been deported from the United Kingdom during the last four quarters; and what were the reasons for their deportation.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe available information is given below for deportation orders made under Sections 3(5) and 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1971.
DEPORTATION ORDERS ENFORCED IN 1976 Turkish Cypriots Greek Cypriots Section 3(5)(a) (For breach of conditions) 8 2 Section 3(6) (Following court recommendations) 8 1 Total 16 3
§ Mr. Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the estimated number of Turkish and Greek Cypriots at present resident in the United Kingdom; and what is the estimated number in the United Kingdom (a) as refugees and (b) on a temporary basis.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesInformation in the form requested is not available. The 1971 Census recorded that about 64,000 citizens of Cyprus were resident in the United Kingdom at that time. During the period from 1971 to 1975 inclusive, about 5,000 citizens of Cyprus were accepted for settlement; the numbers admitted on conditions for various temporary purposes may be found in the annual White Papers in which the statistics of immigration control are published. It is not possible to distinguish refugees from others from Cyprus who were admitted to this country or had their stay extended in view of the special circumstances which arose following the emergency in Cyprus in 1974.
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§ Mr. Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department against how many Turkish and Greek Cypriots deportation orders have been issued at present; and how many are held in prisons awaiting deportation.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe information given below relates to the number of deportation orders made in respect of citizens of Cyprus, but not yet implemented.
Not detained Detained in prison Turkish Cypriots 42 3 Greek Cypriots 16 1 Total 58 4