Written question asked by Humfrey Malins (Conservative) on Friday, 29 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, what steps his Department is taking to tackle the problem of unregistered polygamous marriages; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Malins: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps his Department is taking to tackle the problem of unregistered polygamous marriages; and if he will make a statement. [195466] Mr. Browne: Government policy is to prevent the formation of polygamous households in this country. The Immigration Rules do not allow entry clearance to be granted to the wife of a man if: the marriage is polygamous; and there is another woman already living as the wife of the man in the UK.

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