§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if same sex partners have the same rights as husbands and wives of British citizens under present immigration procedures. [5887]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienNo. The Immigration Rules provide for the admission of married couples and of fiance(e)s who are expected to marry within a reasonable period of time. At present, the Rules do not provide for the admission of foreign nationals who are partners in same sex relationships.