§ Mrs. FitzsimonsTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what consultation has taken place about new procedure rules for appeals to the immigration appellate authorities; and when the new rules will be laid before Parliament. [133732]
§ Jane KennedyA paper highlighting the main issues was laid before Parliament during the passage of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. Recently, a wide range of users across the United Kingdom, and the 871W Council on Tribunals, were consulted about draft new rules. Changes are being made following that exercise. A cross section of users has been kept closely in touch throughout development of the rules and that dialogue is continuing. Once this consultation is over, the rules will be laid during the Recess.