§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the take-up of the Government's repatriation service under the auspices of International Social Service of Great Britain in the year 1981–82 and the costs to public funds; and if he will give the total number of applicants in the same period.
§ Mr. Raison:In the financial year 1981–82, 251 persons were assisted under the repatriation scheme operated under section 29 of the Immigration Act 1971 by International Social Service of Great Britain—ISS. The sum of £188,943 was paid to ISS in connection with its administration of the scheme; and 459 applications were received by ISS.