HC Deb 26 January 1984 vol 52 cc631-2W
Mr. Norman Atkinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department for what reasons he refused to admit Mr. Stokeley Carmichael to the United Kingdom on 22 January; and whether he will list (a) aspects of behaviour, (b) writings and (c) speeches of Mr. Carmichael which led him to conclude that he should not be admitted.

Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why Mr. Kwame Ture was not admitted to the United Kingdom on 22 January.

Mr. Waddington

On the ground that his exclusion was conducive to the public good. In reaching this decision my right hon. and learned Friend had regard to the views Mr. Carmichael had expressed during his last visit here.

Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why he was not prepared to allow Mr. Kwame Ture to remain in the United Kingdom pending representations from hon. Members.

Mr. Waddington

My right hon. and learned Friend decided after careful consideration that Mr. Ture should not be admitted. In this case no useful purpose would have been served by delaying his departure to enable him to consider representations on a matter on which he had already taken a firm decision.

Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department under what powers Mr. Kwame Ture was held incommunicado at Heathrow airport on 22 January.

Mr. Waddington

In the light of instructions given to immigration officers under paragraph 1(3) of schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971. My right hon. and learned Friend is arranging for these instructions to be reviewed.

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