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Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill

I thank the Minister for her helpful explanations on a number of the amendments that we tabled. I shall highlight the key issues very quickly. The first is that a number of noble Lords have made comments and the Minister has said that she will consider them. If at all possible, it would be very helpful if responses could come from the Home Office during this Committee rather than waiting for Report. Secondly, the technicality of the issue that we are discussing clearly demonstrates the need for some consolidation of the immigration legislation—a matter which my noble friend Lord Avebury has raised on a number of occasions. As was the case with the noble Baroness, Lady Anelay, the help of the ILPA just about saved my Christmas holiday by enabling me to know what I am talking about. It would be helpful if the Government could give some consideration to consolidating the legislation. Thirdly, the one issue that has come up most in this discussion is one-stop appeals. I ask the Minister to consider the arguments that we have put forward. Proper scrutiny of administrative decisions does not disrupt colleges, businesses or family life and it can be fed back to improve their quality. It does not put appeal rights into secondary legislation or turn people with valid leave to be here into overstayers, and it does not blur the distinction between those who comply with immigration control and those who do not. If we can move on that basis, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.