Written question asked by Teddy Taylor (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 December 2000. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Thursday, 14 December 2000 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many appeals have been received by the Immigration Appeals Advisory Service since the Government introduced the £500 charge for appeals in respect of family visits; and what has been the result of the appeals. - Inc figure.

Answer: Sir Teddy Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many appeals have been received by the Immigration Appeals Advisory Service since the Government introduced the £500 charge for appeals in respect of family visits; and what has been the result of the appeals. [142240] Jane Kennedy: I have been asked to reply. The Immigration Appellate Authority received the first Family Visit Visa Appeal on 27 October. From 27 October to 7 December (inclusive) a total of 14 Family Visit Visa Appeals were received for an oral hearing. Of this number two appeals have been determined both of which were allowed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 142240; 359 c274W;359 c272W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Appeals Fees and charges Families Immigration Overseas visitors Visas
Contains statistics: Yes
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