HC Deb 11 May 1972 vol 836 cc410-1W
Sir R. Russell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons were prosecuted in 1971, or the latest convenient period, for conspiring or assisting to land immigrants illegally into the United Kingdom; what penalties were imposed; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lane:

My information is that during the 12 months ended 30th April, 1972, 16 persons were prosecuted for offences connected with assisting illegal entry, 13 were convicted and one awaits trial. The table below shows the penalties imposed.

Number Convicted Penalties Imposed
1 4 years imprisonment.
3 3 years imprisonment.
1 18 months imprisonment.
1 15 months imprisonment.
1 12 months imprisonment and £500 fine.
1 3 months imprisonment.
1 6 months (suspended for 18 months) and £100 fine.
2 £100 fine.
1 £70 fine.
1 Borstal training.

Sir R. Russell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons were prosecuted in 1971 or the latest convenient period for trying to enter the United Kingdom illegally; how many were deported; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lane:

My information is that in the 12 months ended 30th April, 1972, 10 persons were prosecuted for offences in connection with their illegal entry into the United Kingdom. All were returned to their countries of origin. Fifty-six others detected entering illegally were returned without prosecution.