HC Deb 02 March 1978 vol 945 cc311-2W
37. Mr. Flannery

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Chilean refugees and Argentinian refugees obtained entry visas to Great Britain in (a) the first six months of 1977 and (b) the second six months of 1977.

Dr. Summerskill

Entry clearance was granted to 642 Chilean nationals seeking resettlement in the United Kingdom during the first six months of 1977 and to 379 in the second half of the year.

Comparable figures are not available in respect of Argentinian nationals. who are not generally admitted under the special arrangements which apply to Chilean refugees.