HC Deb 01 August 1984 vol 65 c317W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what is the average delay between the submission of an appeal against deportation and the determination of that appeal.

(2) what is the average delay between the submission of an appeal from an appellant overseas who has been refused entry clearance and the determination of the appeal;

(3) what is the average delay between the submission of an appeal from an appellant in the United Kingdom who has been refused variation or revocation of leave to enter or remain and the determination of the appeal.

Mr. Waddington

This information is not available.

Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make it his policy not to deport persons convicted of criminal offences following completion of their sentences unless the courts have so recommended; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waddington

No.