HC Deb 16 October 1995 vol 264 c50W
Mr. Rooker

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many(a) males and (b) females whose identity is in doubt are currently being detained; and what is the longest current period of detention. [37479]

Mr. Nicholas Baker

Information on the total number of persons detained under the Immigration Act 1971 whose identity is in doubt is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate costs. The longest current period of detention for such a person is nearly 16 months.