Written question asked by Sue Doughty (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 4 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 December 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reason a single minister has responsibility for immigration, asylum and terrorism and their implications for government policy and strategy.

Answer: Sue Doughty: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department for what reason a single Minister has responsibility for immigration, asylum and terrorism and their implications for Government policy and strategy. [142903] Beverley Hughes: My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has overall responsibility for immigration, asylum and counter-terrorism issues as part of his ministerial portfolio. On these issues, I provide in-depth support and scrutiny. All ministerial appointments are the responsibility of the Prime Minister.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 142903; 415 c498W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Asylum Immigration Home Office Ministerial duties Policy Terrorism
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk