§ Mr. Staintonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement on the possibility of illegal immigration through Felixstowe and adjacent ports, marinas and the like, as assessed by the responsible authorities.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe responsible authorities are well aware of the risk that attempts may be made to smuggle illegal immigrants into the country by various methods at such places. To prevent them, port authorities, customs officers, the police, coastguards, the Immigration Service and others act in close liaison and co-operation with each other and with agencies overseas. I believe that, as a result, successful clandestine entry is if negligible proportions.