§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the latest waiting time for refugees from Somalia to join their families in Liverpool; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe average time between receipt of an application in the asylum division and a decision is about 16 months. This applies to cases of all nationalities. No details are recorded by specific areas of the United Kingdom such as Liverpool.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he plans to make a statement on Government policy towards refugees and asylum-seekers.
§ Mr. Peter LloydI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Newham, North-East (Mr. Leighton) on 3 May at column341.
§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the latest number of refugees awaiting entry into the United Kingdom from Somalia at the latest date; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydA total of 1,700 applications for entry clearance from Somalis are awaiting consideration in the Home Office.
§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will meet the hon. Member for Liverpool, Riverside to discuss the present situation in Somalia and the number of refugees awaiting entry to the United Kingdom.
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§ Mr. Kenneth BakerMy hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State with responsibility for immigration would be glad to meet the hon. Member to discuss these mattters.
§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the latest number of refugees seeking settlement in Liverpool at the latest date.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe information is not available. We do not record separately where in the United Kingdom asylum applicants would wish to live.