HC Deb 22 July 1987 vol 120 c198W
Mr. Soley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans there are to extend the lease on the car ferry Earl William for use as an immigration detention centre.

Mr. Renton

The existing lease is for three months, with the option of extensions up to a maximum of 12 months. We have decided to exercise that option for a period of three months in the first instance.