HC Deb 10 December 1996 vol 287 cc143-4W
Mr. Henderson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the total amount of detention costs reclaimed from carrying companies in(a) 1995 and (b) 1996 to date. [7787]

Mr. Kirkhope

In the financial year 1995–96, the Home Office recovered some £372,000 in detention costs from carrying companies. In the current financial year to 30 November, the amount so far received is £417,000.