asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many incidents of hunger strikes have been recorded during the past 12 months at immigration detention centres; how many individuals have been involved; how long such incidents have lasted on average; and where those incidents have occurred.[HL6596]

We record detainees who refuse to eat the meals provided after three days. Since 1 May 2006, from when numbers were fully recorded, the number of detainees refusing food for three days or more by removal centre was as follows.