HC Deb 16 January 1986 vol 89 c627W
Mr. Latham

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will use his powers to deny entry to the United Kingdom to Mr. Louis Farrakhan, an American citizen, on the ground that his presence would not be in the public interest or of good race and community relations.

Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of his anti-Semitic comments, he will refuse permission for Mr. Louis Farrakhan to enter the United Kingdom on the ground that his presence would not be conducive to the public good; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

I have decided, in the light of Mr. Farrakhan's public statements, that his presence in the United Kingdom would not be conducive to the public good, and have given instructions that he should be refused leave to enter if he seeks admission to the United Kingdom.