§ Lord AVEBURYasked Her Majesty's Government:
Why, in view of the statement by Ministers that they are aware of the limitations on estimates of age by doctors and the use of X-rays, and that such evidence is used as supporting evidence only, the Entry Clearance Officer, Dacca, lodged an appeal in the case of Nazir Ullah (TH/18115/77 (1278)) giving as grounds of appeal that
1236WA"the adjudicator erred in not placing sufficient weight on the medical evidence".
§ The PARLIAMENTARY UNDERSECRETARY OF STATE, HOME OFFICE (Lord Belstead)In the case to which the noble Lord refers there were discrepancies between the physical characteristics of the applicant as recorded in medical reports for age assessments made on his own behalf, and in the report made on behalf of the British High Commission. Those discrepancies created doubts as to the applicant's true identity. In upholding the appeal against refusal of entry clearance the adjudicator commented that he did not do so without having some doubts in either direction. In all the circumstances of the case it seemed reasonable to seek a review of the matter by the Tribunal.