HC Deb 08 July 1987 vol 119 cc143-4W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the number of political refugees in the United Kingdom from Iran, Iraq, Libya and Syria at the most recent available date.

Mr. Renton

In the eight years between 1979 and 1986 the numbers of nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya and Syria granted refugee status in the United Kingdom were about 5,220,440, 130 and 30 respectively. Figures for earlier years are not available. It is not known how many of those granted refugee status have remained in this country.