asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Commonwealth citizens were refused entry to this country on arrival at British ports or airports in 1964, and during the first six months of 1965.

In 1964, 907 Commonwealth citizens subject to immigration control under the Commonwealth Immigrants Act 1962 were refused admission. For the first half of 1965, the figure was 754.

In the light of these figures, does the right hon. and learned Gentleman believe that the problem of illegal entry which, on his own admission, has reached frightening proportions, is to some extent being checked?

We are certainly doing our level best to do this and the results show that some effect is being accomplished.