Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 1 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

Lord Chancellors Dept

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what proportion of family visitor appeals determined (a) at an oral hearing and (b) on the papers only, since 2nd October 2000, have been allowed. - Figures given.

Answer: Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what proportion of family visitor appeals determined (a) at an oral hearing and (b) on the papers only, since 2 October 2000, have been allowed. [160468] Jane Kennedy: The proportion of family visit appeals determined that have been allowed between 2 October 2000 to 30 April 2001 are: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Percentage Oral Cases 66.24 Paper Cases 35.60 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 160468; 368 c54W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Appeals Families Immigration Entry clearances Overseas visitors Immigration Appellate Authority
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk