Written question asked by Lynne Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 22 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 June 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his Answer of 1st May, Official Report, 404 c523W, if he will make a statement on the systems that are in place to track and monitor failed asylum seekers.

Answer: Lynne Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to his Answer of 1 May 2003, Official Report, column 523W, if he will make a statement on the systems that are in place to track and monitor failed asylum seekers. [116680] Beverley Hughes: The Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND) maintains databases containing address details for failed asylum seekers, which are also recorded in the individual's Home Office file. All applicants, and their representatives, are told of their obligation to notify the Home Office of any subsequent change of address. A large proportion of failed asylum seekers are required to report periodically to the United Kingdom Immigration Service (UKIS) and verification of the place of residence occurs during the reporting event. UKIS make regular checks, by letter and personal visits, to ensure that all individuals still reside at the recorded address. There are eight designated reporting centres to assist in managing reporting regimes and, in addition, a person may be required to report to a police station near their address.

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