Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 July 2000. It was answered by Barbara Roche (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 July 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what additional funds have been made available to his Department in the past month to develop systems for the detection of people and animals in freight vehicles; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 24 July 2000).

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what additional funds have been made available to his Department in the past month to develop systems for the detection of people and animals in freight vehicles; and if he will make a statement. [131778] Mrs. Roche: [holding answer 24 July 2000]: No funds have been received, or set aside by the Immigration and Nationality Directorate, for research and development of systems for purposes mentioned by the hon. Member in this financial year. However, one Chief Immigration Officer is tasked with the evaluation of such technology, including conducting trials of equipment which is commercially available.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 354 c515W; 131778
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Animals Finance Immigration Undocumented migrants Large goods vehicles Equipment Technology Research Smuggling
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