6.
WHY WERE THEY CHOSEN?
We are not prepared to indicate the nature of individuals'
connections with the administration.
7.
WHY NOT DEFER THESE IMMIGRATION COMMITMENTS UNTIL NEARER 1997?
A number of individuals given undertakings will not be eligible to come until 1977 approaches. But others can seek to take up their undertakings when they reach retirement.
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9.
POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT IN OTHER COUNTRIES?
We recognise that a substantial proportion of these people will prefer to settle in other countries.
STATUS OF THOSE ALLOWED TO COME TO THE UNITED KINGDOM?
They will be admitted for settlement. This means that they and their dependants will be able to live and work here without
restriction. They will also be able to return to this country as returning residents in the normal way if they have been away for less than 2 years.
10.
SHOULD THERE NOT BE AN ANNUAL QUOTA?
We see no need to impose a quota now. Those seeking to come will
require prior entry clearance. The numbers coming here will be monitored; if in any given year it poses problems in immigration terms the concept of an annual ceiling could be considered.
11.
BURDEN ON THE STATE?
No. These are not homeless, destitute families. Nearly all those
given undertakings will have had careers in Government service.
Most will qualify for substantial pensions and are therefore unlikely to be a burden on the United Kingdom taxpayer.
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