HC Deb 09 February 1983 vol 36 cc360-1W
Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether any steps are taken by his Department to ensure that permission to enter the United Kingdom for any purpose is refused to those who were involved in wartime Nazi organisations such as the Waffen SS and similar bodies; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waddington

Immigration officers have the names of certain wartime Nazis in respect of whom my right hon. Friend, or his predecessors, have given a personal certification that admission to the United Kingdom would not be conducive to the public good. When identified upon arrival at a United Kingdom port, such persons would be refused leave to enter without right of appeal.

Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government regarding admitting to the United Kingdom those involved with extreme right-wing Italian groups; whether refusal automatically occurs if such groups have been involved with terrorism; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waddington

All cases are dealt with on an individual basis taking into account the information available to the immigration officer at the time that entry is sought. Under the immigration rules, involvement in terrorism would be regarded, prima facie, as a ground for refusal of leave to enter.