Written question asked by David Winnick (Labour) on Monday, 23 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 October 2000. It was answered by Barbara Roche (Labour) on Thursday, 26 October 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what representations he has received over the proposed sum to be paid by those who will wish to lodge an appeal against the refusal of a visitor's entry certificate.

Answer: Mr. Winnick: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received over the proposed sum to be paid by those who will wish to lodge an appeal against the refusal of a visitor's entry certificate. [134423] Mrs. Roche: We have received representations expressing concern about the level of the fees from seven Members of Parliament and from the National Association of Citizens' Advice Bureaux. This summer, we consulted 36 organisations and individuals on the terms of the Immigration Appeals (Family Visitor) Regulations. Six of the 10 respondents asked us to reconsider the charges. In partnership with the Lord Chancellor's Department, we addressed these concerns by reviewing the estimated costs of these appeals and reducing both fees, in the case of a disposal on the papers by nearly 50 per cent.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 355 c206W; 134423
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Appeals Fees and charges Families Migrants Entry clearances Overseas visitors
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk