Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Friday, 23 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 2004. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will list the constituencies being considered for detention centres for asylum seekers.

Answer: Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the constituencies being considered for detention centres for asylum seekers. [151269] Beverley Hughes: As part of the expansion of the detention estate we are exploring the possibility of various sites throughout the country. However we are at an early stage. As soon as we seriously consider any particular site we will put it into the public domain and the local MP(s) will be notified.

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