§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what criteria determine the admittance to the United Kingdom of Government officials from foreign countries.
§ Mr. Raison:Government officials from foreign countries coming to work at their embassy in the United Kingdom are exempt from immigration control under section 8(3) of the Immigration Act 1971. In addition any member of a foreign Government who is visiting the United Kingdom on the business of that Government is exempt from immigration control but an official who is not coming to work at his embassy but is coming for another purpose such as a visit or for meetings would have to qualify for entry under the Immigration Rules.