Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many vehicles have been supplied to asylum seekers to facilitate their transport; at what cost; what the nationalities were of those concerned; what checks were made on the driving permits of those concerned; whether nationals of the countries of origin concerned in possession of these permits have an automatic right to drive in the UK; whether the asylum claim of any of the individuals involved was delayed by the lack of any other documents; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hayes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many vehicles have been supplied to asylum seekers to facilitate their transport; at what cost; what the nationalities were of those concerned; what checks were made on the driving permits of those concerned; whether nationals of the countries of origin concerned in possession of these permits have an automatic right to drive in the UK; whether the asylum applications of the individuals involved was delayed by the lack of other documents; and if he will make a statement. [197920] Mr. Browne: The National Asylum Support Service does not provide cars to asylum seekers it is supporting. Asylum seekers, like any other person from abroad are expected to meet the requirements laid down by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency if they wish to drive here.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 197920; 426 c1572W;426 c1575W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Asylum Applications Costs Administrative delays Documents Motor vehicles Nationality Driving licences
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk