§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people held in(a) Haslar and (b) other detention centres have refused food for more than one day in the past year; what discussions are held with such individuals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Charles WardleThe available information is as follows.
In the 12 months ending 10 March 1994, 32 detainees have refused food for three days or more at the Home Office holding centre, Haslar.
In the period 10 May 1993 to 10 March 1994 the numbers of detainees who have refused food for three days or more in Immigration Service detention centres are as follows:
Number Campsfield House1 21 Harmondsworth 7 Queens Building, Heathrow 1 Total 29 1 Since its opening on 29 November 1993. Each case is handled on its merits, but it is made clear to detainees that they are not assisting their cases by taking such action.