Written question asked by Lord Bellingham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 June 2004. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 14 June 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he next expects to meet representatives of the Immigration Service in East Anglia to discuss initiatives to control illegal immigration. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Bellingham: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he next expects to meet representatives of the immigration service in East Anglia to discuss initiatives to control illegal immigration. [178168] Mr. Browne: This morning I have met with the Assistant Director of the Immigration Services Eastern Region. I have read the hon. Gentleman's thoughtful contribution to the Second Reading debate on the Gangmasters Bill, in which he correctly identified the issues of concern to the Immigration Service. He is aware that the Immigration Service carried out a series of successful operations in the Kings Lynn area last year and that with the opening of a local office at Swaffham there is now an enhanced enforcement capability in East Anglia. I hold regular meetings with the Senior Director of Immigration Service Operations who keeps me informed of initiatives to control illegal immigration into the United Kingdom. I also receive regular reports about a wide range of Immigration Service operations.

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