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Deportation

Oral Answers to Questions — Leeward Islands – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 14 December 1949.

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Photo of Mr Frederick Skinnard Mr Frederick Skinnard , Harrow East 12:00, 14 December 1949

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies for what reasons the legislation for the deportation of politically undesirable persons has been introduced in the Leeward Islands; and what right of appeal is to be available to deportees.

Mr. Creech Jones:

No such legislation has been introduced in the Leeward Islands.

Photo of Mr Frederick Skinnard Mr Frederick Skinnard , Harrow East

Has such legislation actually been drafted and discussed in the Executive Council?

Mr. Creech Jones:

I am not aware that anything of that kind has developed there.

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