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Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 3 December 2007.


Asylum Seekers: Unaccompanied Children

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What representations they received from the British Dental Association regarding the use of dental X-rays to assist in determining the age of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children; and whether they will place copies of this and other representations on this subject in the Library of the House, together with their responses.
Answer

We received 119 written responses to our consultation paper Planning Better Outcomes and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children. This included a response from the British Dental Association. We have considered the responses received and intend to publish our response paper in the near future. Copies will be placed in the House Library.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
458; 696 c151-2WA
Session
2007-08
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2008-0274
Thursday, 31 January 2008
Deposited papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Children Assessments Asylum Age Immigration controls X-rays
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk