HC Deb 07 July 1981 vol 8 cc78-9W
Mr. David Young

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many parents from the Indian Sub-continent have been refused an entry certificate to visit their children in the United Kingdom; and if he will give the figures for each of the last five years for each high commission.

Mr. Raison

The information requested is not available.

Mr. David Young

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his policy towards parents from the Indian Sub-continent seeking entry certificates to visit their children legitimately settled here; and what proportion of applications are rejected in the belief that their intention is to become permanent residents.

Mr. Raison

Entry certificates, which are optional for visitors, enable Commonwealth citizens who are in doubt to check in advance on their eligibility for admission to the United Kingdom. Applications to British representatives overseas are determined in accordance with the relevant paragraphs of the immigration rules. I regret that the information requested in the second part of the question is not available.