HC Deb 26 October 1989 vol 158 c606W
20. Mr. McCrindle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his latest estimate of the number of immigrants allowed to enter Britain; and what are the figures for each of the previous five years.

Mr. Renton

In the 12 months ending 30 June 1989, a total of 50,200 persons were accepted for settlement in the United Kingdom. The corresponding figures for previous years were 53,500 in 1983, 51,000 in 1984, 55,400 in 1985, 47,800 in 1986, 46,000 in 1987 and 49,300 in 1988.