§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to consider new guidelines for immigration officers to avoid a couple remaining separated for an alleged marriage of convenience.
§ Mr. Nicholas BakerNone.
§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what training immigration officers receive to enable them to decide if a marriage is one of convenience.
§ Mr. Nicholas BakerImmigration and Nationality Department staff responsible for considering applications for leave to remain in the United Kingdom on the basis of marriage receive full training on all aspects of the immigration rules and their application before taking up their duties.