HC Deb 11 July 1986 vol 101 cc285-6W
Mr. Alex Carlile

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the number of (a) persons against whom action was commenced as alleged illegal immigrants in 1984, 1985 and the first quarter of 1986, respectively; (b) persons who were detained as a result of such action in those years and (c) persons who were removed as illegal immigrants or, subsequent to commencement of action, deported voluntarily in those years; if he will identify such persons by country of origin; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waddington

The information requested is not readily available but I am arranging for it to be collated and will reply as soon as possible.

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