HC Deb 17 June 1982 vol 25 c316W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the current procedure for vetting of would-be students from Arab countries.

Mr. Raison

All persons subject to control under the Immigration Act 1971 are required to qualify for entry to the United Kingdom under the published rules. In the case of most Arab nationalities there is the additional requirement of prior entry clearances. We are satisfied that all possible safeguards are taken in deciding whether or not entry clearance and entry is appropriate in any given case.