§ Jeremy CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information he has collated on asylum seekers leaving the premises allocated to them under the National Asylum Support Service and moving to another area without housing support from NASS. [55610]
§ Angela Eagle[holding answer 13 May 2002]: Information is not currently available on asylum seekers who leave accommodation allocated to them by the National Asylum Support Service.
§ Dr. Evan HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the contract to carry out forced removals of asylum seekers whose applications have been refused. [49966]
§ Angela EagleEnforcement action is employed in cases where the subject is unwilling to comply with removal of their own volition. This includes the use of detention.
Where necessary, private security companies are employed to provide escort services. This ensures the safety and well being of the individual who is being removed, as well as that of fellow passengers.
The same carrier is required, under the Immigration Act 1971, to remove failed asylum seekers for whom there is evidence of inbound carriage. Where there is no evidence of inbound carriage, removal will take place at public expense.
The Immigration Service also uses charter flights, for which the most competitive tender is sought.