HC Deb 18 November 1986 vol 105 c91W
Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the number of visitors to the United Kingdom who were detained beyond their notified time for immigration interview in (a) September and (b) October for (i) up to one hour, (ii) one to two hours, (iii) two to three hours, (iv) three to four hours (v) four to five hours, (vi) five to six hours, (vii) six to seven hours, (viii) seven to eight hours and (ix) over eight hours; and if he will break down this information by each site where these interviews took place; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waddington

Passengers who need to be further interviewed on arrival are not allotted a time of interview, but are dealt with as quickly as possible according to the circumstances. The periods of delay in various individual cases are not recorded centrally and could not be provided without disproportionate cost. Passengers granted temporary admission who are asked to report for further interview are normally seen at the time notified.