§ Q159. Sir William ClarkTo ask the Prime Minister what representations she has received seeking repeal of the primary purpose rule and the immigration Acts of 1971, 1981 and 1988.
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§ The Prime MinisterThe Home Secretary and I receive many representations from Members of Parliament and others about the operation of immigration and nationality legislation, including the primary purpose rule. The Government have no plans to remove the primary purpose test which is an important safeguard against abuse of the immigration rules.