HC Deb 10 January 1977 vol 923 cc383-4W
Mr. Atkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what indication is given to visitors to the United Kingdom who have been issued with entry certificates, that any change in their circumstances since application was originally made for an entry visa will render the entry certificate invalid on arrival in the United Kingdom and that the passenger is liable to be returned to his country of origin without compensation; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Luard

The form which is completed by each applicant for a United Kingdom entry certificate states that the holder of a valid entry certificate will not be refused leave to enter the United Kingdom unless the immigration officer is satisfied that:

  1. (a) the entry certificate was obtained by false representations or by concealment of material facts, whether or not to the applicant's knowledge; or
  2. (b) a change of circumstances since issue has removed the basis of the holder's claim to admission; or
  3. (c) the refusal is justified on the grounds of restricted returnability on medical grounds, on grounds of criminal record, because the passenger is subject to a deportation order or because exclusion would be conducive to the public good.