Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 15 November 2004 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 co-ordination of activity between the Immigration and Nationality Directorate and local police forces on effective enforcement of immigration law. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on co- ordination of activity between the immigration and nationality directorate and local police forces on effective enforcement of immigration law. [197745] Mr. Browne: The relationship is governed by a joint protocol between the Immigration Service and the Association of Chief Police Officers. Currently there are 111 police officers across the country, funded by the Immigration Service, dedicated to supporting immigration enforcement operations. While the Immigration Service are responsible for operational deployment, and the identification and removal of immigration offenders, the police retain primacy for maintaining and increasing the trust and confidence of local communities, including the right to veto operations if necessary. Operational detail is discussed and agreed at a local level to reflect the particular requirements of individual police forces and the needs of local communities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 197745; 426 c1084W;426 c1088W
Session: 2003-04
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Cooperation Enforcement Immigration Police Immigration and Nationality Directorate
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk