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Written question asked by Robert Syms (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 January 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 February 2008. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Monday, 18 February 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.

Illegal Immigrants: Poole

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what level of fine has been levied on individuals and companies for carrying illegal immigrants through the Port of Poole in the last five years;
Answer

[holding answer 5 February 2008]: There have been 107 incidents involving drivers and transport companies for the carriage of clandestine entrants into the port of Poole over the last five years. Penalties were not imposed in all cases as the imposition of a penalty depends upon the measures taken by the company and the driver to prevent the carriage of clandestine entrants and the extent to which they comply with the Code of Practice.The level of penalty imposed depends upon the measures taken by the owner, hirer and driver to prevent the carriage of clandestine entrants and with regard to the Level of Penalty Code of Practice. Penalties range from nil to £2,000 per clandestine entrant.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
472 c446-7W; 184676
Session
2007-08
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Undocumented migrants Poole
Link
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