HC Deb 21 February 1978 vol 944 cc577-8W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many illegal immigrants were detected as entering the United Kingdom during 1977.

Dr. Summerskill

Between 1st January and 15th February 1978, 146 persons were detected as having entered the United Kingdom illegally during 1977. 51 were citizens of New Commonwealth countries, 21 nationals of Pakistan and 74 nationals of other foreign countries.