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Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 May 2008. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.


Foreigners

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what estimate she has made of the percentage of foreign nationals who will be counted (a) in and (b) out of the UK under the border and immigration system in 2008.
Answer

[holding answer 6 May 2008]: It is estimated that the e-Borders system currently captures the details of approximately 50 per cent. of the total number of foreign nationals (defined as non-EEA citizens) travelling in and out of the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
479 c955W;479 c953W; 203605
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Borders Personal records
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk