Immigration minister Robert Jenrick has refused to provide information about a migrant staying at the Manston processing centre who died on Saturday, November 19.
Asked by Nick Ferrari on LBC if it was known when the man arrived, Mr Jenrick said: "We do know the date that he entered the country, and how he was cared for whilst he was here", but said he could not release specific details.
Pressed on why he couldn't offer more information, he said: "At the moment, we're still trying to contact his next of kin, and so it is important for us to treat this with respect." Nick Ferrari then asked "why can't we know more?", such as the man's country of origin, or rough age range, but the former Housing Secretary wouldn't be drawn on the subject.
The man, who was staying at the migrant processing centre in Kent, was taken to hospital on Friday evening after becoming unwell, but died the following morning.
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