HC Deb 27 February 1978 vol 945 cc5-6W
Sir D. Kaberry

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when an immigrant into the United Kingdom ceases to be classified as an immigrant for official purposes.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

For immigration control purposes the term "immigrant" has no special meaning, and people are not officially classified as "immigrants" under the Immigration Act 1971 or the Immigration Rules.