Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 June 2004. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Thursday, 10 June 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 10th May, 421 c754W, on asylum and immigration, when he expects the exercise in respect of asylum seekers remaining in the UK to be completed.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the answer of 10 May 2004, Official Report, column 754W, on asylum and immigration, when he expects the exercise in respect of asylum seekers remaining in the UK to be completed. [175416] Mr. Browne: Good progress continues to be made in considering the cases originally identified. The bulk has been processed for eligibility and the majority, where the applicants have responded to our questionnaire, have been decided. We remain reliant on the applicants we contact replying promptly to our enquiries. Those not doing so are being reminded. We expect the exercise largely to be complete by July.

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