Written question asked by George Howarth (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate (Conservative) on Monday, 10 February 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Home Office

Question

How many asylum seekers were held at HMP Doncaster in each month since January 1996; and what was the average length of time spent in custody by asylum seekers held at HMP Doncaster during 1996. - Inc table.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

290 c16-7W; 14596;14589

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Detainees Migrants Prisons Refugees HMP/YOI Doncaster

Contains statistics

Yes