§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, as he is not able to give any details of the number of men in the United Kingdom whose religious beliefs 575W and native customs entitle them to have four wives, who have brought into Great Britain more than one wife and their children, he will take action to try and obtain such information or arrange to collate it with regard to future entrants.
§ Dr. SummerskillCollection of the information specified would be technically difficult and involve disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that it is possible for a man to bring into Great Britain four wives by claiming that his religion permits him to do this; and what check is made to prevent any man claiming that this is his religious belief when there may be strong evidence to the contrary.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesAny claim to bring in a wife or wives to join a man settled in this country is based not on religious belief but on the Immigration Act and Rules and on the marriage laws.