UK embassies put names on 'warning list'

BRITISH embassies across the world have drawn up a list of up to 100 radicals who are not welcome in the UK, Charles Clarke, the Home Secretary, has confirmed.

Mr Clarke told parliament following the 7 July bombings in London that he would exclude people from the UK for unacceptable behaviour, such as inciting and encouraging terrorism.

British embassies and high commissions were asked to supply the names of nationals of the countries where they are based who might fall into this category.

Between 50 and 100 names were put forward for inclusion on a "warning index". If any of them attempts to enter the UK, their application will be passed up to a government minister for a decision.

"What we did do was ask our missions in countries throughout the world to think whether there were any individuals who might be refused permission to come into this country," Mr Clarke said. "I'm talking about foreign nationals - on the grounds that their presence here was not conducive to the public good."