Asylum Seekers (Hansard, 28 October 1996)

HC Deb 28 October 1996 vol 284 c20W 20W

§ Mr. Corbyn
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the total number of asylum seekers whose application has been rejected but remain in Britain awaiting appeal. [669]

§ Mr. Kirkhope
As at 30 September 1996, an estimated 20,100 refused asylum seekers, excluding dependants, were pursuing appeals.