HL Deb 09 March 1977 vol 380 cc1155-6WA
Lord MONSON

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many political refugees have been admitted into the United Kingdom since 1st March 1975 from (a) Chile, (b) South Vietnam; (c) Laos; (d) Cambodia.

Lord HARRIS of GREENWICH

1,208 Chilean refugees were admitted to the United Kingdom between 1st March 1975 and 28th February 1977. Statistics of admissions of refugees from South East Asia are not readily available, but since 1st March 1975 entry clearances have been granted to 255 Vietnamese, 63 Laotians and 106 Cambodians, most of whom are thought to have arrived in the United Kingdom.