§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what matters concerning those employed, directly or indirectly by Electronic Data Systems, have been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions during the last two years; and if he will make a statement;
(2) how many people, employed directly or indirectly by Electronic Data Systems, have breached immigration law, rules or procedures on entering the United Kingdom, in the last two years; what were the names and nationalities of those persons; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonFollowing allegations in September 1986 that breaches of the immigration laws had been committed by employees of Electronic Data Systems, irregularities were identified in 25 cases after investigation by the immigration service. All these concerned were citizens of the United States of America. We do not consider that it would be right to publish their names. In none of the cases was prosecution considered practicable by the police and none was referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he, or his officials, have had any meetings in the United States of America with representatives of Electronic Data Systems to discuss any matters, including those employed directly or indirectly by the company; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HurdOver the past two years, Home Office officials and Electronic Data Systems representatives have met on two occasions: in April 1986, at EDS headquarters, in the course of market research into prospective computer suppliers and systems; and in January 1987, as part of a technical equipment appraisal, at the sites of major computer users, where EDS representatives were present in an advisory capacity.
§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has received any representations from or met right hon. and hon. Members to discuss any matters concerning Electronic Data Systems, or those employed directly or indirectly by the company; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HurdI have not met any right hon. or hon. Members to discuss matters concerning Electronic Data 271W Systems or its employees. I have received representations concerning immigration irregularities from the hon. Member for Linlithgow (Mr. Dalyell) to which my right hon. and learned Friend, the then Minister of State, the Member for Ribble Valley (Mr. Waddington) replied.
§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people employed directly or indirectly by Electronic Data Systems, have been refused entry into the United Kingdom; if any such persons appealed against such refusals; if any right hon. or hon. Members have made representations on behalf of such persons; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonI regret that the information requested is not available.