§ Mr. John Fraserasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will review the policy of his Department of sending a stereotyped letter to applicants for leave to remain under the Immigration Act when they request the return of their passports for temporary travel and which indicates that a request for the return of a passport is taken as superseding their application, even in circumstances where the applicant indicates the contrary intention.
§ Mr. RaisonNo. The effect of section 3 (4) of the Immigration Act 1971 is that an application for an extension of stay automatically lapses if the person leaves the country.