Written question asked by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2009. It was answered by Phil Woolas (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2009 on behalf of the Home Office.

Asylum: Democratic Republic of Congo

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information her Department holds on the experience of unsuccessful asylum seekers removed to Kinshassa on 26 February 2007; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: The information held regarding the experience of unsuccessful asylum seekers removed to Kinshassa on 26 February 2007 was submitted for consideration by the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) in the Country Guidance case of BK (Failed asylum seekers) DRC CG [2007] UKAIT 00098. The AIT's Determination, including its findings in relation to the charter flight of 26 February 2007 (paragraphs 358-375), can be found on the AIT website at:"www.ait.gov.uk"The FCO is not aware of any allegations of mistreatment from any returnees on this flight.

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