Stowaways (Convictions)

29.

Squadron-Leader Fleming
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people have been convicted, in the last 12 months, of stowing away from West Africa to the United Kingdom.

Mr. Younger
Figures for the past 12 months are not available, but during the 10 months August, 1948, to May, 1949, the number was 138.