Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 October 1995. It was answered by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Monday, 16 October 1995 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Home Office

Question

What is the number of (a) men and (b) women from the Ivory Coast who are being held in prisons in England and Wales while they are awaiting decisions on their application for political asylum, as of 17th July and further questions relating to political refugees. - Inc figs.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

36113; 264 c61-2W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Detainees Applications Administrative delays Immigration Migrants Prisons Refugees Côte d'Ivoire

Contains statistics

Yes