§ 32. Mr. Simsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what measures he proposes to take to prevent immigrants taking up employment contrary to their conditions of entry.
§ Dr. SummerskillWe are not yet in a position to announce specific measures. The Departments concerned are studying methods of effecting this, and, as my right hon. Friend said in his statement on 9th February, there will be discussions with both sides of industry.
§ 33. Mr. Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he 264W is satisfied with the system operated in his Department to ensure that temporary immigrants do not overstay.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesMy Department takes all reasonable and practicable measures to check that people given limited leave to enter embark at the end of their stay. The machinery for this purpose is kept under review to ensure it is as effective as possible. Adequate powers exist for dealing with people who come to notice as having flouted the immigration laws. The courts may impose substantial penalties and may recommend deportation. In the absence of extenuating or exceptional circumstances, I do not hesitate to act on such recommendations.