§ Mr. Bidwellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning registration of minors of Pakistani nationality; and if he will make a statement about delay in considering applications.
§ Mr. John:We have received a number of representations from and on behalf of applicants, the most recent being from the minorities resource centre at Saltley, Birmingham. I regret that there has been delay in considering applications for the registration of certain Pakistani minors. Outstanding applications are now being cleared as quickly as staff resources allow 724W and about a quarter of them have been determined during the last six weeks.