§ Mr. McLoughlinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many notices of liability to pay a charge have been issued under the Immigration (Carriers' Liability) Act 1987; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonThe Immigration (Carriers' Liability) Act 1987 has proved to be an effective deterrent to persons travelling to the United Kingdom with inadequate documentation. Between 5 March 1987, when the Act came into effect, and 30 June 1988 a total of 6,791 notices of liability to pay the £1,000 charge were issued. The decrease in recent months is thought to be due to more effective document checks being made by carriers at ports and airports of embarkation, and to an extensive training programme, which is continuing, arranged by the immigration service.
Number of notices of liability to pay a charge issued under the Immigration (Carriers' Liability) Act 1987 Period Number 1987 5 March to 30 June 1,594 July 898 August 658 September 587 October 425 November 324 December 367 1988 January 384 February 266 March 344 April 329 May 284 June 331