§ Mr. Soleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the average time between applications for bail in respect of persons detained under Immigration Act powers and the hearing of such applications by the independent appellate authorities.
§ Mr. RaisonSuch applications are normally heard within seven working days of their receipt in the Home Office.
§ Mr. Soleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons, detained under Immigration Act powers and then released by the exercise of administrative powers, subsequently absconded during 1981.
§ Mr. RaisonI regret that the information is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.