Written question asked by Keith Hampson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: How many religious preachers were given clearance to live and work in (a) the United Kingdom, (b) Leeds and (c) Bradford in each of the last 10 years. - Figures for UK since 1993 given.

Answer: Dr. Hampson: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many religious preachers were given clearance to live and work in (a) the United Kingdom, (b) Leeds and (c) Bradford in each of the last 10 years. [21464] Mr. Kirkhope: Information is available only on ministers of religion admitted to the whole of the United Kingdom since 1993 and is given in the table. Admissions of ministers of religion{1} to the United Kingdom _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Numbers 1993 246 1994 558 1995 662 1996 493 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} Including missionaries and members of religious orders, but excluding Mormon missionaries prior to October 1995.

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