HC Deb 02 March 1984 vol 55 c360W
Mr. Alex Carlile

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he proposes to introduce any new measures in the light of the conclusions contained in the publication, "Review of Appeals under the Immigration Act 1971", published in April 1981; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waddington

We are consulting the Council on Tribunals about possible changes in the Immigration Appeals (Procedure) Rules. When the councils views have been received and considered we shall be in a position to announce our conclusions following the comments made on the "Review of Appeals" discussion document.

Mr. Alex Carlile

asked the Secretary of State far the Home Department on what date guidance was issued to all entry clearance posts officers advising them of the decision of the High Court in R. v. Immigration Appeals Tribunal ex parte Bastiampillai.

Mr. Waddington

Guidance both on that judgment and on the later judgment of the High Court in the case of Dadibhai was issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to entry clearance officers on 15 February this year.