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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 14 July 1977.

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Photo of Mr Nicholas Budgen Mr Nicholas Budgen , Wolverhampton South West 12:00, 14 July 1977

Will the Leader of the House recall that it was as long ago as 9th February when the Franks Report on a register for immigrants was published and that on that occasion both Front Benches said that the matter should be debated? Since it now looks as though this matter cannot be debated before November, does the right hon. Gentleman agree fiat this long delay is tantamount to a stifling of urgent debate on a matter of great public concern?