Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill

I shall try to be even briefer than the hon. Member for Woking (Mr. Malins). I fully endorse what the hon. Gentleman said about amendments Nos. 17, 18 and 21. It seems sensible that the captain of a ship, who is likely to be in charge, should be the person responsible. On amendment No. 19, the hon. Gentleman is fully justified in saying that information could be given orally instead of in writing but put in writing within 48 hours. We support amendment No. 20, which would reduce the specified period for the requirement from six months to one month. I am not sure why the hon. Gentleman feels that amendment No. 22 is necessary. The provisions in clause 31(2) and (3) and clause 32(2) are restricted to police officers of superintendent or a higher level whereas under the amendment any immigration officer could be used. We do not support amendment No. 23 but we do support amendments Nos. 24 and 25.