HC Deb 22 February 1979 vol 963 c250W
37. Miss Joan Lestor

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many entry certificates were issued to people from Bangladesh to join relatives in the United Kingdom in the last 12 months for which figures are available.

Mr. John

In the 12 months ending 30 September 1978, entry clearances for immediate settlement in the United Kingdom were granted to approximately 4,000 citizens of Bangladesh, to join relatives in the United Kingdom.