§ Mr. HattersleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many written and oral representations he has received urging him to reform immigration rules on family unity, particularly the primary purpose rule, the sole responsibility rule and the elderly parents rule so as to make it easier for families to be reunited in the United Kingdom; from which organisations and groups these representations have come; and what has been his response to such representations.
§ Mr. RentonOver time there have been a number of written representations from hon. and right hon. Members and others, and the subjects have been raised variously at meetings, including one with a delegation led by the right hon. Gentleman last month. There are no present plans to change the relevant provisions of the immigration rules, although their operation is kept under review.