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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what checks were made on personnel who have entered the UK with Mike Tyson with regard to establishing previous convictions for serious offences; who entered the UK accompanying Mike Tyson.

Asked by

Jenny Jones (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 June 2000

Reference

352 c524W; 127398;127476

House

House of Commons

MIKE TYSON AND FUTURE VISITS TO THE UK

That this House notes with regret the events surrounding Mike Tyson's recent fight in Glasgow; the public opposition to the visit and the questionable benefits to the Glasgow economy and the UK's reputation as a venue for major sporting events; notes with particular concern the unacceptable comments made by Mike...

Primary sponsor

Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party)

Type

Early day motions

Date

27 June 2000

Reference

901

House

House of Commons

President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Member

Baroness Beckett (Labour)

Type

Proceeding contributions

Date

22 June 2000

Reference

352 c463

House

House of Commons

President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Supplementary business question on allowing Mike Tyson into the country.

Member

Jenny Jones (Labour)

Type

Business questions

Date

22 June 2000

Reference

352 c463

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whom he met regarding Mike Tyson's recent application to enter the United Kingdom; and on what dates. - Inc ref to 350 c495-6W.

Asked by

Jenny Jones (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 June 2000

Reference

124461; 351 c371W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he has investigated the leaks in the press on 12th May, which stated that Mike Tyson would be granted his visa.

Asked by

Maria Fyfe (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 June 2000

Reference

124655; 351 c371W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment he made of the arguments in relation to creating a precedent at the time of his authorisation of Mike Tyson's visit to the UK in January.

Asked by

Maria Fyfe (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 June 2000

Reference

124740; 351 c371W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with whom he consulted between 3rd and 17th May on Mike Tyson's visa application. - Ref to 350 c493-4W, 495-6W, 496W.

Asked by

Maria Fyfe (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 June 2000

Reference

124654; 351 c371W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he took to inform himself of reasons why Mike Tyson should not be granted a visa. - Ref to 350 c209-10W.

Asked by

Maria Fyfe (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 June 2000

Reference

124656; 351 c371W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if Steve Fitch has applied to enter the UK with Mike Tyson; if he will list the names of the personnel seeking to enter the UK with Mike Tyson as part of his support team; what checks are being made...

Asked by

Jenny Jones (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

25 May 2000

For answer on

7 June 2000

Answered on

7 June 2000

Ms Jenny Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if Steve Fitch has applied to enter the UK with Mike Tyson; [124389] (2) if he will list the names of the personnel seeking to enter the UK with Mike Tyson as part of his support team; [124388] (3) what checks are being made on personnel seeking to enter the UK with Mike Tyson as part of his support team with regard to establishing previous convictions for serious offences. [124387] Mr. Straw: We do not at present know who will be applying for entry to the United Kingdom as part of Mike Tyson's support team. But the question of whether entry may be granted to those accompanying him will be considered by the Immigration Officer on arrival in the normal way. It would be open to Immigration Officers to question them about any relevant matters, including their criminal convictions. However, they are likely to do so only if there is reason to believe that any of them has a relevant conviction. This is to ensure consistency with existing practice. Proposals in our consultation paper would introduce the requirement for all non-European Union passengers to declare convictions resulting in imprisonment. It would be premature to implement those proposals while the consultation process is still ongoing. In the case of Steve Fitch, we are aware that he has relevant convictions. In January, Mr. Fitch was granted entry for an extremely limited period, and he observed the conditions imposed on his stay. If he is part of Mr. Tyson's entourage on this occasion, his application for entry will be considered separately in accordance with the Rules.

Date

7 June 2000

Reference

351 c240-1W; 124389;124388;124387

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, on what date his Department first learned of Mike Tyson's proposed visit to Scotland.

Asked by

David Lidington (Conservative)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 May 2000

Reference

123567; 350 c495W;350 c497W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assurances he sought from Mike Tyson that while in the United Kingdom he would refrain from public appearances other than his boxing match; what assurances he has received; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

David Lidington (Conservative)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 May 2000

Reference

123571; 350 c493-4W;350 c495-6W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many representations he has received about the proposed visit of Mike Tyson to Scotland; how many (a) supported and (b) opposed the visit; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

David Lidington (Conservative)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 May 2000

Reference

123568; 350 c496W;350 c498W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consultations he has had on the impact on police resources of Mike Tyson's proposed visit to the United Kingdom; between which dates his Department carried out its assessment of the financial and commercial impact of a decision to refuse...

Asked by

David Lidington (Conservative)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

19 May 2000

For answer on

24 May 2000

Answered on

24 May 2000

Mr. Lidington: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what consultations he has had on the impact on police resources of Mike Tyson's proposed visit to the United Kingdom; [123572] (2) between which dates his Department carried out its assessment of the financial and commercial impact of a decision to refuse permission for Mike Tyson to enter the United Kingdom; [123569] (3) which persons and organisations he consulted about the financial consequences of a decision to refuse permission for Mike Tyson to enter the United Kingdom; [123570] (4) what estimate he made of (a) the financial cost to British business and (b) the number of companies which would have suffered financially, if he had refused Mike Tyson permission to enter the UK for his proposed boxing match. [123565] Mr. Straw: In reaching my decision, I considered all relevant factors and weighed them against the statutory criteria in the Immigration Rules. In doing so, I recognised the potential economic benefits to the United Kingdom, as well as the policing implications. I also took account of the fact that there would be strength of feeling both for and against this entry into the United Kingdom. There is no statutory requirement for further consultation or assessment, and I was able to reach a decision on the basis of the information before use. I would also refer the hon. Member to the observations of the Minister of State, Home Office, on 23 May 2000, Official Report, columns 191-98WH. As she told the House, both she and I sought information from the Deputy First Minister, Scottish Executive, as to the possible impact of any visit on the police in Strathclyde before the final decision was made.

Date

24 May 2000

Reference

350 c495-6W;350 c497-8W; 123572;123569;123570;123565

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what account he took of the possibility of subsequent judicial review when making his decision on whether to admit Mike Tyson to the UK.

Asked by

David Lidington (Conservative)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 May 2000

Reference

123566; 350 c495W;350 c497W

House

House of Commons

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on Mike Tyson's entry clearance application

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on Mike Tyson's entry clearance application.

Lead member

Jenny Jones

Answering member

Barbara Roche

Department

Home Office

Type

Adjournment debates

Date

23 May 2000

Reference

350 c191-8WH

House

House of Commons

Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Lords statement on when they will make a decision to Mr Mike Tysons application for entry clearance. [HL 2542].

Asked by

Lord Graham of Edmonton (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 May 2000

Reference

HL 2542; 613 c59-60WA

House

House of Lords

Home Office

Statement on when he will make a decision on Mr Mike Tyson's application for entry clearance.

Asked by

Claire Ward (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

17 May 2000

For answer on

18 May 2000

Answered on

18 May 2000

Ms Ward: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will make a decision on Mr. Mike Tyson's application for entry clearance. [123031] Mr. Straw: I have today, informed Mr. Tyson that he will be granted entry clearance for a single visit of three weeks' duration strictly for the purpose of a boxing match in Scotland on 24 June 2000. The decision to grant entry clearance has been taken in accordance with Rule 320(18) of the United Kingdom Immigration Rules which requires that admission will not normally be given to those with criminal convictions for relatively serious offences unless it can be justified for strong compassionate reasons, but also bearing in mind the residual discretion which I have under the Rule. In reaching my decision, I took note of the fact that Mr. Tyson has relevant convictions for the purposes of the application of this Rule. I also noted that there are recent allegations of an assault on an employee of a nightclub in Las Vegas, but we understand this is still under investigation. And I took into account the views expressed by the public about Mr. Tyson visiting the United Kingdom. I did not consider that there were strong compassionate reasons which would justify admission in Mr. Tyson's case for the purpose of the Rule. However, I concluded that there were other exceptional circumstances which justified his entry to the country for the purpose of participating in the boxing match. My decision took account of the following factors: that Mr. Tyson's behaviour on his previous visit to the United Kingdom was satisfactory; that any risk to the public to which his criminal convictions and other allegations referred to above might be relevant, would be minimised by the circumstances of his proposed visit--ie his high media profile, the presence of his trainers and other supporting entourage, and the limited duration of his visit; and that a refusal to permit entry would result in a loss of economic benefit to the United Kingdom, and in particular to the areas in which engagements took place, and would not enhance the United Kingdom's standing as a venue for major sporting events. I also took account of the fact that Rule 320(18) currently operates in an inconsistent manner in that those in the public eye whose convictions are known are more likely to be caught by its provisions.

Date

18 May 2000

Reference

123031; 350 c209-10W;350 c211-2W

House

House of Commons

President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Supplementary business question on Mike Tysons application for a visitors visa.

Member

Jenny Jones (Labour)

Type

Business questions

Date

18 May 2000

Reference

350 c463

House

House of Commons

President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Member

Baroness Beckett (Labour)

Type

Proceeding contributions

Date

18 May 2000

Reference

350 c463

House

House of Commons

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