Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Monday, 28 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 April 2005. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 April 2005 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many applications for indefinite leave to remain in the UK are being considered by his Department; and how many of these have been outstanding for (a) one month or less, (b) one month to three months, (c) three months to one year and (d) more than one year.

Answer: Jeremy Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many applications for indefinite leave to remain in the UK are being considered by his Department; and how many of these have been outstanding for (a) one month or less, (b) one month to three months, (c) three months to one year and (d) more than one year. [224534] Mr. Browne: [holding answer 4 April 2005]: As of 29 March 2005, there were 19,679 indefinite leave to remain cases outstanding for consideration by the immigration and nationality directorate general group in Croydon, Sheffield and the public inquiry offices. Of these, 3,066 have been outstanding for less than 30 days; 5,324 cases outstanding from one month up to three months; 10,264 cases outstanding from three months up to one year; and 1,025 cases outstanding for one year or more.

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