Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Bishop of Exeter (Bishops (affiliation)). It was answered on Monday, 28 June 2010.

Immigration: Refugee and Migrant Justice

Question: My Lords, reports are circulating that the UK Border Agency is refusing to grant extensions to RMJ clients in order that they might find new representation. It is saying that clients can raise any issues that they have with such a refusal at the time of an appeal. That is not only terrible for clients, but it is also poor value for money, because the appeal process is extraordinarily expensive. What advice, if any, is being given to the UK Border Agency in this respect?

Answer: My Lords, the UK Border Agency has been asked to treat RMJ clients with common sense and to allow time during this period of adjustment. Therefore, according to my briefing, the right reverend Prelate’s first assertion is not true.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 719 c1507
Session: 2010-12
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Asylum Legal aid scheme Immigration Insolvency Refugee and Migrant Justice
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk