HC Deb 23 October 1981 vol 10 c206W

Sir John Biggs-Davison asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what advantage has been taken by immigrants of the facilities and financial assistance provided by his Department for repatriation.

Mr. Raison:

Over the last 10 years arrangements made under section 29 of the Immigration Act 1971 have helped 1,619 people to leave the United Kingdom.