HC Deb 28 June 1989 vol 155 c462W
Mr. Sedgemore

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is taking any special steps to protect the lives and interests of students from China who are studying in Britain; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Renton

If any Chinese student feels at risk in the United Kingdom he or she should contact the police.

Mr. Sedgemore

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he will allow all students from China who are studying in Britain to extend their stay during the current crisis; and if he will make a statement;

(2) if he will estimate the number of students from China studying in Britain.

Mr. Renton

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I, gave on 16 June to questions from the hon. Members for Leyton (Mr. Cohen), for Leeds, West (Mr. Battle) and for Tooting (Mr. Cox) at column566.