HC Deb 28 June 1995 vol 262 c661W
Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if people detained at immigration controls are now offered refreshments; [30769]

(2) what has been the percentage change in the number of complaints against the immigration service from young travellers over the last five years; [30770]

(3) what documentation is now required for a young traveller to be allowed entry into the United Kingdom; [30771]

(4) if the review of complaint statistics for immigration service complaints has been completed; and what categories now replace the category of complaints that gave other reasons; [30772]

(5) what progress has been made to improve the provision of interpreters for the immigration service: [30773]

(6) what representations he has received alleging that black British citizens are facing lengthy delays at immigration controls; [30774]

(7) what action he proposes to prevent black citizens being discriminated against at immigration control points; [30775]

(8) what discussions have taken place between the immigration service and ports and airports to improve holding and interview areas; and what were the results; [30776]

(9) what figures he has regarding the number and proportion of (a) black and (b) white citizens who experienced substantial delay at immigration control points. [30777]

Mr. Nicholas Baker

I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of that letter in the Library.