§ Mr. RooneyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what advice is given to chief immigration officers on the handling of representations from hon. Members on deportation cases; and when this was last amended. [7767]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienGuidelines for hon. Members making representations in immigration cases have been published by the Immigration and Nationality Directorate and were most recently updated in April 1994. Officials who handle immigration cases raised by hon. Members are trained and have instructions about these guidelines. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary and I are currently considering issuing new guidance and will be holding a seminar for hon. Members who would like a more detailed explanation of immigration work.