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Written question asked by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 1998. It was answered by Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 1998.


Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Question
Statement on the role of the embarkation control in the immigration control process. [HL 1070]. - Includes fact that following a detailed study of the residual embarkation control have concluded that the present arrangements are an inefficient use of resources and that they contribute little to the integrity of the immigration control. They will be replaced by targeted intelligence-led approach.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
587 c100-1WA; HL 1070
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Children CCTV Costs Borders Immigration controls Undocumented migrants Abduction National security Passengers Staff Travel requirements
Contains statistics
Yes