Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on his provision of taxis for asylum seekers for visiting friends and family; out of which budget they are paid for; what criteria are used to assess whether or not an asylum seeker might be able to make use of such arrangements; and whether provision of taxis is a temporary measure. - Will write and place copy in Library.

Answer: Miss McIntosh: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his provision of taxis for asylum seekers for visiting friends and family; out of which budget they are paid for; what criteria are used to assess whether or not an asylum seeker might be able to make use of such arrangements; and whether provision of taxis is a temporary measure. [134130] Beverley Hughes: I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library.

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