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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Mudd (Conservative), on Monday, 8 July 1991, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 44 members in total.

IMMIGRATION (CARRIERS' LIABILITY)

That this House, whilst recognising the intention of restricting improper attempts to enter the United Kingdom, as outlined by the Home Secretary in his statement of 2nd July 1991, is of the opinion that the doubling of the ??1,000 charge payable by the carrier for each passenger who fails to produce valid documents is an unfair imposition on the great majority of British shipping and aviation carriers who have attempted to comply with the requirements of the Immigration (Carriers' Liability) Act 1987.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

IMMIGRATION (CARRIERS' LIABILITY) (1084A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Kenneth Warren (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Tuesday, 23 July 1991. It has been signed by 1 members in total.
at end add' and that no charges should be levied on carriers when passengers,having presented valid documents,then destroy them en route to the United Kingdom and on landing claim political asylum as refugees. '.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1084 
1084A1 
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Fees and charges Liability Undocumented migrants Shipping
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk