HC Deb 25 October 1982 vol 29 cc279-80W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has received any recent representations concerning the admittance to the United Kingdom of citizens of the Democratic Republic of Korea; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Raison:

We have received no representation during the last six months regarding the admission to the United Kingdom of North Koreans.

The immigration rules provide that a person who produces a passport or travel document issued by a Government who are not recognised by Her Majesty's Government may be refused entry on that ground alone. Her Majesty's Government do not recognise North Korea as a State and applications for entry will therefore generally be refused.