§ John CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many applications were made under the regularisation scheme for overstayers; how many applicants have had their cases decided; and how many cases are(a) under consideration and (b) awaiting action. [12870]
§ Angela EagleA total of 17,120 applications were received for consideration under the regulations of overstayers scheme. Of these 858 applications have so far been decided. Work is under way to validate the status of cases currently under consideration, though early indications are that there are now 4,300 cases in action within the integrated casework directorate. The remaining 12,000 cases are awaiting action.
§ John CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many caseworkers in the integrated casework directorate are engaged in considering applications under the regularisation scheme for overstayers; and if he has set a target date for the completion of consideration of applications under the scheme. [12804]
§ Angela EagleA dedicated unit in integrated casework directorate (ICD) north, currently comprising a senior caseworker and seven caseworkers, has been trained to
consent Applications and Prosecutions Since 1988 Under Part III of the Public Order Act 1986—England and Wales Year Number of Attorney-General consent applications (per defendant) Withdrawn Not granted Prosecuted Convicted (Not necessarily in the same year) 1988 3 — 1 2 2 1989 1 — — 1 1 1990 2 — — 2 2 1991 4 — 1 3 1 1992 5 — 2 3 2 1993 2 — — 2 2 1994 2 — 2 2 1995 8 1 7 6 1996 13 1 — 12 9 1997 12 2 10 9 1998 2 1 — 1 1 1999 4 — 4 3 2000 5 — 5 12 2001-to date 8 — 8 2— 1Two results outstanding 22 Results awaited Source:
Attorney-General's Office
498Wconsider applications under the regularisation scheme for overstayers. The resources allocated will be monitored closely as details emerge of the complexity of these cases and the productivity of this team. A target date of April 2002 has been set for the identification and consideration of cases where leave to remain can be granted under existing policy concessions. During the next financial year (2002–03) more caseworkers and resources will be devoted to the consideration of the remaining cases. The target date for the consideration of all cases is April 2003.