HC Deb 01 February 1971 vol 810 c270W
Mr. Merlyn Rees

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many appeals have been made to adjudicators since 1st July, 1970, under the Immigration Appeals Act; and how many remain to be dealt with.

Mr. Sharples

Between 1st July and 31st December, 1970, the Home Office received 1,183 appeals under the Immigration Appeals Act, 1969, or the Aliens (Appeals) Order, 1970 (of which 558 were received during November and December). The number transmitted to the appellate authorities by 31st December was 653, of which 394 had not been determined by that date.

During the same period 85 extra-statutory appeals were brought against decisions of immigration officers. These were all dealt with.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many extra statutory appeals have been made since 1st July, 1970, on behalf of dependants of Commonwealth citizens; and how many remain to be dealt with.

Mr. Sharples

Between 1st July and 31st December, 1970, the Home Office received 378 such appeals, of which 276 have not yet been determined.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many extra statutory appeals have been made since 1st July, 1970, on behalf of citizens of the United Kingdom and colonies in East Africa; and how many remain to be dealt with.

Mr. Sharples

Between 1st July and 31st December, 1970, the Home Office received three such appeals, of which one has not yet been determined.