HL Deb 02 November 1994 vol 558 c70WA
Lord Monkswell

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What length of training immigration officers undertake prior to assuming the powers granted to them by Parliament.

Baroness Blatch

Immigration officers receive 10 weeks' induction training, six weeks of which is classroom based and 4 weeks of which deal with passengers under constant supervision by experienced officers.