§ Sir Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many applications have been made for legal aid for appeals under the Immigration Appeal (Family Visitor) Regulations; and how many have been accepted. [142242]
§ Jane KennedyI have been asked to reply.
I refer the hon. Member to the written answer that I gave to the hon. Member for Southwark, North and Bermondsey (Mr. Hughes) on 11 December 2000, Official Report, column 36W.
§ Sir Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many appeals have been received by the Immigration Appeals Advisory Service since the Government introduced the £500 charge for appeals in respect of family visits; and what has been the result of the appeals. [142240]
§ Jane KennedyI have been asked to reply.
The Immigration Appellate Authority received the first Family Visit Visa Appeal on 27 October. From 27 October to 7 December (inclusive) a total of 14 Family Visit Visa Appeals were received for an oral hearing. Of this number two appeals have been determined, both of which were allowed.