HC Deb 29 March 1999 vol 328 cc549-50W
Mr. Clappison

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons were charged with an offence after being stopped at embarkation controls(a) in each of the three years before April 1998 and (b) since April 1998. [78651]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

I regret that the information requested is not available in the form requested.

Mr. Clappison

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many airlines were waiting for an application for approved gate check status at a port of embarkation to be dealt with on (a) 1 May 1997 and (b) according to the latest figures which are available. [78608]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

The figure for 1 May 1997 is not available. The current number is 46 (from 19 airlines).

Mr. Clappison

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the average waiting time for an application for approved gate check status at a port of embarkation to be dealt with on(a) 1 May 1997 and (b) according to the latest figures which are available. [78606]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

All applications for approved Gate Check (AGC) status are actioned upon receipt. A site visit is invariably required before AGC status can be granted. The estimated average waiting time for a decision on routine applications is:(a) on 1 May 1997–173 days and (b) currently—144 days.

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