Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Monday, 22 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 March 1999. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 1999 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department, what was the average waiting time for (a) a decision on leave to appeal and (b) the determination of the appeal itself in the case of appeals against refusals to vary or extend leave to remain from an adjudicator to the Immigration Appeal Tribunal in each of the last five years for which figures are available. - Specific data in the form requested are not retained by the Immigration Appellate Authority.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department what was the average waiting time for (a) a decision on leave to appeal and (b) the determination of the appeal itself in the case of appeals against refusals to vary or extend leave to remain from an adjudicator to the Immigration Appeal Tribunal in each of the last five years for which figures are available. [78644] Mr. Hoon: Specific data in the form requested are not retained by the Immigration Appellate Authority.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 328 c511W; 78644
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Appeals Administrative delays Immigration Immigration Adjudicators