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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.


Lord Chancellors Dept

Question
To ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department, what is the average waiting time for an adjudicator to determine an appeal against refusal to (a) vary and (b) extend leave to remain.
Answer

Mr. Clappison: To ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department what is the average waiting time for an adjudicator to determine an appeal against refusal to (a) vary and (b) extend leave to remain. [78624] Mr. Hoon: Data of this nature in the categories requested is not retained by the Immigration Appellate Authority (IAA). The Immigration Appellate Authority are able to list appeals before adjudicators within approximately 6-8 weeks. Decisions are then typed and sent out. On average this takes 5 weeks.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
328 c511W; 78624
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Appeals Administrative delays Immigration Immigration Adjudicators