Written question asked by Nigel Spearing (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 March 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What consideration he gives to the postponement of deportation, in circumstances where absence of the deportee would place a temporary, but significant, additional burden on voluntary or statutory community care services.

Answer: Mr. Spearing: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration he gives to the postponement of deportation in circumstances in which absence of the deportee would place a temporary, but significant, additional burden on voluntary or statutory community care services. [19082] Mr. Kirkhope: There is no provision under the immigration rules for people who are subject to deportation action to remain here on the basis that they are providing care which would otherwise be provided by voluntary or statutory services. However, in all cases where consideration is being given to whether deportation should proceed, any compassionate circumstances are balanced against the public interest in maintaining an effective immigration control.

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