§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many items have been lost once 331W deposited at the Immigration and Nationality Directorate in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement. [75114]
§ Beverley HughesThe information requested by the hon. Member is not held centrally and could not be obtained without disproportionate cost; however the Immigration and Nationality Directorate issue letters to members of the public where the document cannot be immediately traced. In the year 2000, 97 such letters were issued; and 103 letters in 2001. As at 11 October 2002 a total of 265 letters have been issued in the year to date. Action is being taken to address this issue.