§ Mr. MullinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many Kuwaitis entering the United Kingdom in 1989 were permitted to bring with them domestic servants;
(2) how many Saudi Arabians entering the United Kingdom in 1989 were permitted to bring with them domestic servants.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe information requested is not available.
§ Mr. MullinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if all persons described as domestic servants brought into the United Kingdom by foreigners require entry visas; and what steps are taken to ensure that such persons are treated in accordance with United Kingdom law;
(2) if all persons described as domestic servants brought into the United Kingdom by foreigners require work permits; and what steps are taken to make sure such people are treated in accordance with United Kingdom law.
§ Mr. Peter LloydUnder exceptional arrangements outside the immigration rules and the work permit scheme924W a domestic servant who has worked abroad for at least the previous 12 months for an employer who comes to the United Kingdom will normally be admitted to continue working for that employer here. Prior entry clearance is necessary if the servant is a visa national or if the employer is coming in a capacity for which he needs an entry clearance. While in the United Kingdom domestic servants are entitled to the normal protection of our law.