HC Deb 11 June 1998 vol 313 c646W
Sir Norman Fowler

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many immigration service staff are currently employed for on-entry control duties at ports; and if he will make a statement. [45186]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

On 1 June 1998, the Immigration Service Ports Directorate employed a total of 2,343 staff at ports, of whom 2,172 were operational grades of Inspector, Chief Immigration Officer, Immigration Officer and Assistant Immigration Officer.