Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 October 1999. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 October 1999.

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Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Question

What were the maximum, average and median number of days spent in detention by persons held under the Immigration Acts, in each of the last three years; what was the total of persons detained each year; and how many of these were asylum-seekers whose cases had not been decided. [HL 4179]. - Inc fact that information requested is only available at disproportionate cost.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

606 c25WA; HL 4179

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Asylum Detainees Administrative delays Immigration controls Undocumented migrants Migrants