§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received from members of the academic community in Greater Manchester with regard to students from Iran; what reply he is sending; if there is any action he will be taking; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RaisonSince 1 January 1982 we have received two letters from writers who identified themselves as members of the student body. The replies to both indicated that we kept the Iranian situation under continuous review, that we did not consider that the position warranted special treatment outside the published Immigration Rules but that all applications from those expressing a fear to return to Iran under present circumstances would be fully and sympathetically considered. This continues to be the case.