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Written question asked by Norman A Godman (Labour) on Thursday, 22 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 March 2001. It was answered by Barbara Roche (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 March 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he will open a dedicated facility for asylum seekers in Scotland; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.
Answer

Dr. Godman: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will open a dedicated facility for asylum seekers in Scotland; and if he will make a statement. [155877] Mrs. Roche: A new immigration detention centre at Dungavel, South Lanarkshire, will open in two phases. The first 90 places will be available in August 2001 and up to a further 60 places will be available from November 2001.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
155877; 365 c702W
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Asylum Scotland Refugees Detention centres
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk