Written question asked by John Fraser (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate (Conservative) on Friday, 28 February 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What is his target period for dealing with European Union citizens' applications to register as exercising their economic rights by working in the United Kingdom; and to what extent the target is being met. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Fraser: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his target period for dealing with European Union citizens' applications to register as exercising their economic rights by working in the United Kingdom; and to what extent the target is being met. [18089] Mr. Kirkhope: Targets are set for the issue of residence permits to European Economic Area nationals under the provisions of the various European Community rights of residence directives. Performance against the targets is published in the annual report of the immigration and nationality directorate. Performance in 1995-96 was as follows: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Completion target{1} Performance 60 per cent. in 1 month 35 per cent. 80 per cent. in 2 months 63 per cent. 100 per cent. in 6 months 94 per cent. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} From date of receipt of application.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 18089; 291 c432-3W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Labour mobility Standards Right of abode Immigration and Nationality Directorate
Contains statistics: Yes