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Written question asked by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 October 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 7 November 1997. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Friday, 7 November 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criteria are used to determine the number of Her Majesty's immigration staff employed at each of the United Kingdom's airports.
Answer

Mr. Goggins: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what criteria are used to determine the number of Her Majesty's immigration staff employed at each of the United Kingdom's airports. [14249] Mr. Mike O'Brien: The deployment of Immigration Service operational staff at airports is determined by a number of factors. These include the pattern and timing of flight movements, the volume and nature of passenger traffic together with other control demands as such, as clandestine entry and asylum casework.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14249; 300 c371W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Airports Immigration officers Staff Immigration Service Ports Directorate