HC Deb 30 June 1986 vol 100 c373W
Mr. Meadowcroft

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make it his policy to offer asylum to draft resisters and conscientious objectors from South Africa.

Mr. Waddington

All applications for asylum are carefully considered on their individual merits in accordance with our obligations under the 1951 convention relating to the status of refugees. Unwillingness to perform military service is not generally regarded as of itself justifying refugee recognition.