Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 2000. It was answered by Barbara Roche (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 December 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what standard questions are put to non-EU nationals with permanent residence in the United Kingdom when they re-enter through United Kingdom ports. - Includes ref to Immigration Rules, HC 395 1993/94.

Answer: Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what standard questions are put to non-EU nationals with permanent residence in the United Kingdom when they re-enter through United Kingdom ports. [143410] Mrs. Roche: While the questions put by immigration officers will vary, the purpose and direction of the examination will be to establish that the non-European Union national qualifies for readmission under paragraph 18 of the Immigration Rules, HC 395, which states that the immigration officer must be satisfied that the person concerned: Had indefinite leave to enter or remain at the time he last left the United Kingdom; and Has not been absent from the United Kingdom for a continuous period of more than two years; and Did not receive assistance from public funds towards the cost of leaving the United Kingdom; and Is seeking readmission as a returning resident.

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