Written question asked by Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 22 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he plans to publish the amended eligibility criteria in relation to the one-off exercise to allow families who have been here for at least three years to stay launched in 2003; and whether he plans to extend the deadline for applications beyond 31st December. - Inc fact that eligibility criteria published on the Immigration and Nationality Directorate website (www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk) and will place a copy in the Library.

Answer: Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he plans to publish the amended eligibility criteria in relation to the one-off exercise to allow families who have been here for at least three years to stay launched in 2003; and whether he plans to extend the deadline for applications beyond 31 December. [193460] Mr. Browne: I wrote to right hon. and hon. Members on 19 August and the eligibility criteria are published on the Immigration and Nationality Directorate website (www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk). I will place a copy of the criteria in the Libraries of the House. I have no plans to extend the closing date for applications beyond 31 December 2004. Anyone who thinks they may be eligible should contact the Home Office at PO Box 1541, Croydon CR9 2YS as soon as possible and no later than that date.

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