§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his reply of 28 October, from what countries the families to be tested by DNA originate; on what criteria the families are being selected; how many families, to date, have been selected; when families selected will be notified of that selection; if hon. Members whose constituents have been selected, or are selected, will be notified; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaddingtonThe arrangements for the proposed trial using DNA testing in a sample of immigration cases are still being developed. Some cases will be selected on a random basis; some will be people who have already volunteered. The families who will be invited to participate have not yet been selected. It will be for individual applicants to decide if they wish to approach an hon. Member.