§ Mr. HendersonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people were waiting for special quota vouchers in(a) India, (b) east Africa and (c) the rest of the world in (i) June 1994, (ii) December 1994 and (iii) June 1995; when those issued with vouchers on those dates had applied; how many vouchers were issued in (a) India, (b) east Africa and (c) the rest of the world in (1) 1994 and (2) the first half of 1995; when those applying can now expect to receive vouchers; and how many applicants there were for vouchers in (a) India (b) east Africa and (c) the rest of the world in (1) 1994 and (2) the first half of 1995. [7421]
§ Mr. KirkhopeThe information which is currently available is given in the tables.
§ Mr. KirkhopeThe available information relates to the number of persons who absconded, either from detention or by failing to respond to the terms of temporary admission or release, and is given in the table. The other information requested is not available.
Absconders Category of person 1994 19951 Passengers2 1,240 1,374 Illegal entrants: Asylum seekers 260 132 Others 224 89 Total 484 221 1 January to September. 2 A breakdown between asylum seekers and other passengers is not available.