§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information he has as to how many political refugees from China are now living in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. WaddingtonInformation is not available in the form requested. However, the numbers of Chinese nationals granted refugee status or exceptional leave to remain in the United Kingdom in the years 1979 to 1985 are given in table 1 and 5A to 5F of Home Office Statistical Bulletin, "Refugee Statistics, United Kingdom 1985" (issue 12/86).
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons have made application to be considered as political refugees from China in the last year.
§ Mr. WaddingtonProvisional information indicates that one Chinese national made an application to be considered as a refugee in the 12 months ending 30 September 1986.