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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Thursday, 15 January 2009.


Asylum Seekers

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they are giving to regularising the position of long-resident asylum seekers and other immigrants, following calls for amnesty by the Mayor of London and the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales.
Answer

There are no plans to regularise the position of long-resident asylum seekers and other immigrants following calls for an amnesty. The Government have ruled out an amnesty and this remains our position.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
455; 706 c157WA
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Amnesties Undocumented migrants
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk