HL Deb 04 February 1999 vol 596 c227WA
Lord Renton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many people were granted asylum during the last period of 12 months for which figures are available; and [HL761]

How many people were refused asylum during the last period of 12 months for which figures are available. [HL762]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

In the 12-month period January to December 1998, 5,345 persons were recognised as refugees and granted asylum in the United Kingdom while, in the same period, 3,910 were not recognised as refugees but granted exceptional leave. Twenty-two thousand, three hundred and fifteen were refused asylum and exceptional leave. These figures exclude dependants and the outcome of appeals and other subsequent decisions.