§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many immigration officials are employed in connection with duties at the port of Dundee; and what steps he is taking to ensure they are equipped to deal with increased activity at the port.
§ Mr. WaddingtonCustoms officers stationed at Dundee act as immigration officers and are able to call upon the assistance of five immigration officers at Edinburgh airport as required. Operational requirements are regularly reviewed.
§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether officials from his Department have been in touch with Dundee district council's environmental health convener, or environmental health department officials at Dundee regarding the stowaways on hoard the jute vessel "Banglar Robi"; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaddingtonNo. Immigration officers did not go on board the "Banglar Robi" until some time after the suspected stowaways were detained ashore.