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Written question asked by Lord Garnier (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 November 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 November 2007. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 November 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Prisoners: Nationality

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps she has taken to ascertain the (a) nationality, (b) residential status and (c) right to remain in the United Kingdom of the prisoners held in England and Wales whose nationality is classified as unknown.
Answer

All cases that are referred to the Border and Immigration Agency by the Prison Service are given full and careful consideration before any action is taken. This consideration will take into account all factors pertinent to the circumstances of the individual. Border and Immigration Agency staff attend prisons in order to interview foreign national prisoners and ascertain their nationality and immigration status where required.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
163344; 467 c310W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Prisoners Nationality
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk