§ Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the criteria for refusing entry at British ports to individuals who have obtained valid entry clearance visas; how many have been refused entry on arrival since the introduction of the current system; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonI refer the hon. Member to paragraph 13 of the "Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules" (HC 169), laid before Parliament on 9 February 1983.
Since visa requirements are extended to citizens of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ghana and Nigeria, the number of such citizens who have been refused entry at Heathrow, Gatwick and Dover while in possession of a valid entry clearance (up to 24 October) is as follows:
Numbers India 36 Pakistan 93 Bangladesh 49 Ghana 69 Nigeria 79 Total 326