§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) why he requires the dates of birth of individuals involved in immigration cases, his reference PO26926/88 and 22975/88, about which the hon. Member for Leyton has made representations;
(2) why he requires the full name of individuals involved in immigration cases, his reference PO26926/88 and 22975/88, about which the hon. Member for Leyton has made representations when the hon. Member provided the names made known to him;
(3) whether he has any knowledge of the reason why the hon. Member for Leyton received from his Department on 8 February letters which were dated 30 October 1988 and 22 November 1988 asking for the full names and dates of birth of individuals involved in immigration cases about which the hon. Member has made representations.
§ Mr. RentonWhen letters from Members making representations in immigration cases do not supply sufficient information for the papers of the individual concerned to be traced, further details have to be requested in order for the representations to be followed up. This applies to the cases and letters listed above. If hon. Members do not respond to requests for more information within a certain time a reminder letter is sent.