Written question asked by Lord Fowler (Conservative) on Monday, 8 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 1998. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Thursday, 11 June 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many immigration service staff are currently employed for on-entry control duties at ports. - Includes figures.

Answer: Sir Norman Fowler: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many immigration service staff are currently employed for on-entry control duties at ports; and if he will make a statement. [45186] Mr. Mike O'Brien: On 1 June 1998, the Immigration Service Ports Directorate employed a total of 2,343 staff at ports, of whom 2,172 were operational grades of Inspector, Chief Immigration Officer, Immigration Officer and Assistant Immigration Officer.

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