Written question asked by Lord Austin of Dudley (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 June 2007. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Monday, 11 June 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.

Immigration Enforcement

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what measures he is taking to enforce immigration policies.

Answer: What people want to see is the UK’s immigration system working fairly and effectively.That is why we have:"Removed more failed asylum seekers and illegal migrants than ever before;""stopped 180,000 people from boarding aircraft to Britain through our airline liaison officers and""revamped the old IND turning it into the new Border and Immigration Agency, making it more open and more accountable"We want go further—that is why we are:"Recruiting more immigration officers and police officers;""introducing tougher powers for front line staff; and""introducing a migration management system which gives those who can contribute the most the best chance of entering this country."

Secondary information