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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 28 June 2011.


Asylum Seekers

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will give priority to families with children, in particular those with children born in the United Kingdom, when extending legal advice to migrants and asylum applicants, especially those facing deportation.
Answer

On 21 June we published the Government’s response to the consultation on Proposals for the Reform of legal aid in England and Wales. We have decided that asylum matters will be kept within the scope of the legal aid scheme and that all immigration matters will be removed from scope, except for where the person is detained.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10029; 728 c384-5WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Children Asylum Deportation Families Legal aid scheme Migrants
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk