§ Mr. Norman Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will set out the measures currently taken by the United Kingdom to advise travellers to the United Kingdom from the Commonwealth that entry clearance is necessary before they depart.
§ Mr. WhitneyThe immigration rules do not require a Commonwealth citizen to obtain prior entry clearance for a visit to Great Britain, though an intending traveller can apply for an entry certificate if he so wishes. Prior entry clearance is mandatory only for Commonwealth citizens who wish to enter the United Kingdom for settlement.
Publicity on entry clearance requirements is given by our posts in Commonwealth countries through the media and travel agencies and by the widespread distribution of guidance notes.