§ Mr. Leeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking to ensure that no immigrant suspected of involvement in the treasonable activities of the Smith régime is permitted to enter the United Kingdom from Rhodesia; and if he will make a statement on the way in which his Department will handle applications for permanent entry into the United Kingdom of white residents of Rhodesia, mindful of the increase in the exodus of such persons from Rhodesia during recent months.
§ Mr. John:By virtue of the powers in the Immigration Act 1971 and the Southern Rhodesia (Immigration Act 1971) Order 1972, leave to enter this country is refused to anyone included in the list of those who my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs has reason to believe have furthered or encouraged, 755W or are likely to further or encourage, the unlawful actions of the illegal regime in Rhodesia.
The admission of any Rhodesian residents not included in the list of those to be refused entry depends on their circumstances and is unaffected by their colour. Some, having the right of abode in this country, do not require leave to enter; the remainder are dealt with in accordance with the Immigration Act 1971 and the Immigration Rules.