HC Deb 11 May 1998 vol 312 c50W
35. Mr. Viggers

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many applicants for political asylum are currently detained in secure accommodation while their case is being investigated. [40297]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

As at 31 March 1998, the most recent date for which information is available, a total of 765 persons who had sought asylum at some stage were recorded as being detained solely under Immigration Act powers.