§ 25. Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many representations he has received from hon. and right hon. Members against immigration decisions by his Department since he took office; and how many representations led to a change of decision.
§ Mr. RaisonI regret that the information is not readily available and could not be obtained without disproportionate expense. Letters from hon. Members about immigration and nationality matters are received at an average rate of nearly 1,000 a month. In 1980 about 85 per cent. of such letters were about immigration matters. Not all of them are representations against decisions taken by the Home Office.