§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Jamaican citizens were(a) granted entry to visit the United Kingdom and (b) refused entry to visit the United Kingdom during 1993; and how many of these Jamaican citizens were in possession of visas to visit the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Charles WardleIn the period January to September 1993, 12,000 Jamaican citizens were given leave to enter the United Kingdom as visitors and 418 were refused leave to enter, of whom six had an entry clearance or work permit. Correspondence data for the fourth quarter of 1993 are not yet available.
§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received from the Jamaican high commissioner concerning the treatment of Jamaican nationals who arrived at Gatwick on 21 December 1993 and were refused entry to the United Kingdom as visitors; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Charles WardleNo written representations have been received from the Jamaican high commission, which has nonetheless maintained a close interest in the treatment of Jamaican citizens refused entry at Gatwick on 21 December.