HC Deb 30 April 1981 vol 3 cc435-6W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why Poorang Shahabi, a convicted criminal student from Iran, was allowed out of prison to marry an English woman after he had been recommended for deportation by the judge who imposed the conviction; and whether this marriage will affect the implementation of the deportation order.

Mr. Raison

The immigration rules provide that a man admitted in a temporary capacity who marries a woman settled here will not be granted permission to stay on account of a marriage which took place after he had been recommended for deportation. The court's recommendation was not a reason to withhold permission for the marriage.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he has taken to deport Iranian student Poorang Shahabi, a convicted criminal, in accordance with the recommendation of the judge who made the conviction.

Mr. Raison

My right hon. Friend is considering the recommendation.