HC Deb 26 January 1987 vol 109 cc20-1W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people seeking admission to the United Kingdom are currently being detained; and if he will list their nationalities and the establishments where they are being held.

Mr. Waddington

On the night of 22–23 January 1987 the numbers were as follows:

Location and Nationality Number detained
Harmondsworth
Sri Lanka 22
Iran 20
Ethiopia 4
Pakistan 3
Somalia 3
Ghana 2
India 2
Morocco 2
Singapore 2
Turkey 2
Algeria 1
Bangladesh 1
Chile 1
Gambia 1
Libya 1
Sierra Leone 1
Sudan 1
Uganda 1
Nationality Doubtful 3
Total 73
Heathrow, Queen's Building
Iran 4
Nigeria 3
Somalia 1
Pakistan 1
Tunisia 1
Total 10
Erlestoke YCC
Sri Lanka 41
Iran 11
Turkey 2
Chile 1
Colombia 1
India 1
Afghanistan 1
Total 58
Latchmere House Remand Centre
Sri Lanka 9
Pakistan 4
India 3
Turkey 2
Iran 1
Libya 1
Morocco 1
Total 21
Gatwick Detention Unit
Iran 3
Nigeria 3
Gambia 2
USA 2
South Africa 1
Total 11
Overall Total 173