Written question asked by Barbara Roche (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 July 1995. It was answered by Nicholas Baker (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 July 1995 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Home Office

Question

Pursuant to his Answer of 5th July, Official Report, columns 284-86W, how many of those asylum-seekers detained under Immigration Act powers and held in criminal prisons are held in such accommodation because their current behaviour or past history indicates that they require a greater level of control or medical observation than can be provided in Immigration Service detention accommodation. - Disproportionate cost.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

35758; 263 c1437W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Detainees Applications Immigration Migrants Refugees