Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 April 1996. It was answered by Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 April 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: On how many occasions Home Office Ministers have overturned considered verdicts of the Immigration Appeals Tribunal; and if he will put in the Library the conveniently available details of such occasions.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department on how many occasions Home Office Ministers have overturned considered verdicts of the Immigration Appeal Tribunal; and if he will put in the Library the conveniently available details of such occasions.[25498] Mr. Kirkhope: Home Office Ministers have no powers to overturn determinations of the Immigration Appeal Tribunal. Determinations may, however, be challenged on appeal to the Court of Appeal or the Court of Session in Scotland.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 25498; 275 c568W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Appeals Immigration Home Office Ministerial powers Immigration Appeal Tribunal