HC Deb 05 April 1989 vol 150 cc219-20W
Mr. Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consultations he has had with regard to his proposal to transfer detainees from Latchmere house to Haslar, Gosport; and if he will list those organisations which have indicated support for his proposal.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

On 22 March I met a delegation led by my hon. Friend the Member for Richmond and Barnes (Mr. Hanley), which included representatives from Richmond borough council, local residents and the Richmond citizens advice bureau. On 17 March officials met representatives of advisory agencies which specialise in immigration matters. We have so far received representations only from organisations which are opposed to the proposal.