Written question asked by Andrew Turner (Conservative) on Monday, 13 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 January 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Monday, 20 January 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many persons were admitted in return for the closure of the Sangatte Red Cross camp and under what power; and under what power were they issued with work permits. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Andrew Turner: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons were admitted in return for the closure of the Sangatte Red Cross camp and under what power; and under what power were they issued with work permits. [91249] Beverley Hughes: The Red Cross centre at Sangatte was emptied by 14 December 2002. by 14 December 2002, 1,018 individuals had been admitted to the UK. Four further individuals were brought to the UK having previously been in hospital. One further individual is still currently in hospital and will be brought to the UK when discharged. This will bring the total number of individuals to be admitted to the UK from Sangatte to 1,023. These individuals have all been granted leave to enter pursuant to section 4(1) of the Immigration Act 1971. Their leave to enter does not restrict their employment and so they are free to seek and take employment.

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