Written question asked by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour) on Thursday, 8 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 July 2004. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 19 July 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many detainees under immigration service control have signed forms for return to their home country and are awaiting removal. - No figures recorded by the Home Office - disproportionate cost.

Answer: Mrs. Curtis-Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many detainees under immigration service control have signed forms for return to their home country and are awaiting removal. [183832] Mr. Browne: Information on the number of detainees awaiting removal to their home country following a request to make a voluntary departure is not recorded by the Home Office. This information could be obtained only by examination of individual case files at disproportionate cost.

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