§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning the removal of Sammy Davis from Britain; what response he gave to the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants and the hon. Member for Islington, North; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Charles WardleRepresentations about the deportation of Mr. Sammy Davis were received from a noble Lord, four hon. Members, eight Members of the European Parliament, 14 organisations and 20 members of the public. Nevertheless, my right hon. and learned Friend decided that in all the circumstances the decision to deport Mr. Davis was correct. The reasons for this decision were fully explained to the hon. Member and to the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants before Mr. Davis left the United Kingdom on 8 March.