HC Deb 07 April 1987 vol 114 c130W
Mr. Nellist

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many of the original 64 Tamil refugees are currently in detention; if he will list the locations of the detainees and the number per centre, giving a breakdown by sex; and if he will list the dates and numbers of those given temporary admission.

Mr. Waddington

On 6 April, 32 of the 64 Sri Lankans who sought entry on arrival on 13 February were still detained in the following places:

Location Male Female
Harmondsworth (10) 1 9
Foston Hall (12) 12
Latchmere House (10) 10

Temporary admission was authorised for 32 on the following dates:

Date Number
13 February 1987 6
13 March 1987 7
20 March 1987 16
24 March 1987 1
31 March 1987 2