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Written question asked by Baroness Warsi (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2010.


Government Departments: Illegal Immigrants

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many illegal immigrants have been found to be working for the Department of Energy and Climate Change and its agencies since its creation.
Answer

People employed to work in government departments and their agencies, either directly or through a contractor, are required to satisfy requirements on identity, nationality and immigration status prior to the offer of employment. There have been two occasions since its inception in October 2008 where compliance checks have found illegal immigrants working through an employment agency for the Department of Energy and Climate Change.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2350; 718 c345-6WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Employment Undocumented migrants Department of Energy and Climate Change
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk