HC Deb 15 June 1979 vol 968 c341W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, in the light of Her Majesty's Government's declared policy of further limiting immigration into the United Kingdom, he will undertake not to admit any further refugees from Vietnam over and above those referred to in his statement on 11 June.

Mr. Whitelaw

The Government will consider any refugee case on its merits, having regard to our commitment to control immigration as well as to our international obligations.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if it is the Government's intention to reduce the quotas of persons coming to the United Kingdom from the New Commonwealth as a result of the decision to admit large numbers of Vietnamese refugees to the United Kingdom.

Mr. Whitelaw

The measures to make changes in the control of immigration referred to in the Gracious Speech will take account of all relevant circumstances.

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