HC Deb 28 July 1988 vol 138 cc420-1W
Ms. Ruddock

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will set out the criteria used when considering applications to remain in the United Kingdom from persons who have been continuously in the United Kingdom for at least 10 years and (a) who are illegal entrants and (b) against whom a deportation order has been issued.

Mr. Renton

Each such case is considered on its own merits.