To ask Her Majesty's Government how much they paid to settle claims by asylum seekers subjected to administrative detention for wrongful imprisonment, unlawful use of force or medical damage in 2008 and 2009; and what were the associated legal costs. [HL2983]

The Home Office prepares its accounts in accordance with UK GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) adapted for the public sector in accordance with guidance issued by HM Treasury.

The information is not collated in the way requested.