HC Deb 24 February 1999 vol 326 c311W
Mr. Maclean

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the Kurdish population in north London; how many came to Britain as asylum seekers; how many are still waiting to have their asylum status determined; and how many are estimated to be involved in serious crime. [72717]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

I regret that information on the number and immigration status of persons of Kurdish origin currently resident in north London is not available.

The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis tells me that information about victims and offenders in the Metropolitan Police District is not aggregated under the definition of "the Kurdish Community".

Mr. Maclean

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the level of crime in London emanating from the Kurdish community. [72712]

Kate Hoey

The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis tells me that information about victims and offenders in the Metropolitan Police District is not aggregated under the definition of "the Kurdish Community".