§ Lord AVEBURYasked Her Majesty's Government:
When the Home Office received the appeal papers in respect of Mr. Viraj Fernando, reference F148480, and how much longer it is expected to take them to prepare the explanatory statement.
§ Lord BELSTEADThe notice of appeal was received on 15th August. It is estimated that the explanatory statement will be sent to the appellate authority in about eight weeks.
House adjourned at twenty-four minutes before seven o'clock.