The Leicester City Council published the following advertisment in the Ugandan Argus discouraging Asians from settling in Leicester:

“AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEICESTER, ENGLAND

The City Council of Leicester, England, believe

that many families in Uganda are

considering moving to Leicester.

If YOU are thinking of doing so it is very

important you should know that PRESENT CONDITIONS IN THE CITY ARE VERY DIFFERENT FRIOM THOSE MET BY EARLIER SETTLERS. They are:–

HOUSING — several thousands of families are already on

the Council’s waiting list.

EDUCATION — hundreds of children are awaiting places in

schools.

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES — already stretched to

the limit

IN YOUR OWN INTERESTS AND THOSE

OF YOUR FAMILY YOU SHOULD ACCEPT

THE ADVICE OF THE UGANDA

RESETTLEMENT BOARD AND NOT COME TO LEICESTER “

Check out House of Commons debate on Ugandan Asian British Passport holders, 7th August 1972: https://api.parliament.uk/historic-hansard/commons/1972/aug/07/uganda-british-passport-holders