§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many deportation orders are in force against Iraqi nationals; and how many are held in custody at present.
§ Mr. Peter LloydSince the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on 2 August, notices of intention to make deportation orders have been served on 128 Iraqi nationals. Deportation orders have been made against three of these Iraqi nationals. As of 22 January 1991, a total of 61 Iraqi nationals are detained pending their appearance before the advisory panel established under paragraph 157 of the immigration rules—HC 251—or consideration of other representations. Two further Iraqi nationals, who are military officers, are being detained as prisoners of war.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Iraqi nationals are currently in the United Kingdom by virtue of(a) permanent residence, (b) student, (c) exceptional leave to remain and (d) asylum application.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe revised estimate from the latest labour force surveys and immigration control data is that some 7,000 Iraqis are usually resident in the United Kingdom, including students. In addition, some 1,300 Iraqis have been granted exceptional leave to remain and around 1,600 have applications outstanding for asylum.