HL Deb 18 December 1996 vol 576 c132WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many asylum seekers have been detained pending the determination of their applications each year during the past five years; and

What have been the average periods of detention of asylum seekers during each of the past five years.

Baroness Blatch

The information requested is available only at disproportionate costs.