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born in the United Kingdom or with a parent born in the United Kingdom against that of the spouse of a similar male.

Mr. Raison: The conditions under which husbands are at present allowed to enter this country are set out in paragraph 50 of the "Statement of Changes in Amigration Rules" (HC 394) which was laid before Parliament on 20 February 1980. Paragraphs 42-45 deal with the entry of wives. The entry of husbands is subject to specific tests designed to assess the motives of the applicant and the nature of the relationship between the parties, and admission is for a limited period only in the first instance. Wives are not subject to similar tests, although their admission, like that of all passengers, is subject to the general considerations in paragraphs 67-69, and they are accepted for settlement on arrival. It is also a condition of entry of a wife that the sponsor must be able and willing to maintain and accommodate her without recourse to public funds, unless he is a Commonwealth citizen who has the right of abode or was settled in the United Kingdom on the coming into force of the Immigration Act 1971.

Citizens Band Radio

Sir Patrick Wall asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many complaints he has received over abuses of citizens band radio; and whether he proposes to take action in this connection.

Mr. Raison: Many complaints have been received by my Department and British Telecom's radio interference service, but the total number could be ascertained only at disproportionate cost. Within the limitations imposed by other heavy demands upon their resources, the radio interference service has been instructed to investigate breaches of the CB licence conditions. Additionally, we are seeking to strengthen the enforcement provisions of Wireless Telegraphy Legislation in the Telecommunications Bill.

Sir Patrick Wall asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the total of licences for citizens band radio now issued; and what is his estimate of the number of sets now operating in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Raison: By 29 October some 350,000 CB radio licences had been issued. We have no reliable information on which to base an estimate of the number of sets in use.

Sir Patrick Wall asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on progress towards agreement for a common European citizens band frequency; and what frequency, mode and power is proposed.

Mr. Raison: A committee of the Conference of European Posts and Telecommunications Administrations is considering a draft recommendation on 27 MHz citizens band radio equipment. The current proposals are for a service operating in the frequency band 26-960 MHz to 27.410 MHz. The service contemplated would use only frequency or phase modulation and a maximum power of 4 watts.

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FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH AFFAIRS

RSPCA (Overseas Visits)

Mr. Les Huckfield asked the Secretary of State fo Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received from foreign embassies in London or what information is available to him from United Kingdom consular or diplomatic sources abroad concerning the activities of and reports made by representatives of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals visiting overseas countries; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Onslow None.

British Dependent Territories (Citizenship)

Mr. Wrigglesworth asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what wording concerning nationality and citizenship will be contained in the passports of citizens of British dependent territories from 1 January 1983.

Mr. Rifkind Passports issued to British dependent territories citizens from 1 January 1983 will have entered on page one against "National Status/Nationalite" the following:

British

British Dependent Territories Citizen

The name of the dependent territory with which the holder of the passport is connected will normally be entered in the third line.

Captain Anatoli Pavlovich Zotov

Mr. Greenway asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when a decision was taken over the expulsion of the Soviet naval attaché, Captain Anatoli Pavlovich Zotov; and what were the reasons for the delay in making a public announcement.

Mr. Pym: The Soviet charge d'affaires was requested on 1 December to arrange for the departure of the naval attaché at the Soviet Embassy, Captain A P Zotov, within seven days. It is our usual practice in instances of this kind to take an early and appropriate opportunity to make an announcement at or around the time of departure of the individual concerned.

CIVIL SERVICE

Employment (Equal Opportunities)

Mr. Ford asked the Minister for the Civil Service what steps the Civil Service is taking to promote equal opportunities in its employment; and what consideration is given to the requirements of ethnic minorities.

Mr. Hayhoe: The Civil Service has a policy of equal opportunity which provides that all eligible persons shall have equal opportunity for employment and advancement on the basis of their ability, qualifications and fitness for the work.

As the hon. Member may know, a joint review group was set up in 1980 to review the development of employment opportunities for women in the Civil Service.