HC Deb 04 June 1996 vol 278 cc328-9W
Dr. Lynne Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the total number of people deported under Immigration Act powers from the United Kingdom for March and April. [31185]

Mr. Kirkhope

The number of persons removed under the deportation process, including voluntary departures after deportation action had been initiated, was 146 in March 1996. In addition, 231 illegal entrants were removed or departed voluntarily. Complete data for April are not yet available.