HC Deb 15 December 1978 vol 960 c587W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the useful purpose served by the Immigration (Hotel Records) Order 1972 in respect of British citizens.

Mr. Merlyn Rees:

Experience has shown that the requirements of the order relating to aliens may be evaded unless all travellers are required to provide some basic information about themselves.