Written question asked by Rupert Lowe (Reform UK) on Tuesday, 3 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 December 2024. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 December 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.

Manston Asylum Processing Centre: Biometrics

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an estimate of the number of migrants processed at Manston Immigration Centre without biometric system support since February 2022.

Answer: All persons processed at Manston Reception Centre have their biometric data recorded as part of initial reception processes. This has been the case since Manston opened in April 2022. On occasion, there have been cases where the biometric data was captured in another detention setting after individuals have left Manston. Due to the large number of records that would have to be individually checked to confirm when and where biometrics were taken, the information being sought could only be provided at a disproportionate cost.

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