Lord Campbell of Croyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are formulating new rules for ferry operators and other transport enterprises concerning the acceptance of foreign tourists as prospective passengers wishing to enter the United Kingdom to take account of:
- (a) the possibility that they will apply for asylum after arrival; and
- (b) the changes to other countries' requirements for permits and documents since the present British system was established by the Immigration Act 1971.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Williams of Mostyn)It is entirely a matter of commercial judgment whether or not carriers grant boarding to prospective passengers. The Immigration Act 1971 is a United Kingdom legislation. It has not been affected by any changes made by other countries to their own domestic immigration requirements.