HC Deb 16 November 1990 vol 180 c230W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) whether being a bridesmaid constitutes compelling and compassionate circumstances under the current immigration guidelines;

(2) whether being a bride or bridegroom constitutes compelling and compassionate circumstances under the current immigration guidelines.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

Each case is considered on its merits, taking all the relevant circumstances into account. Paragraph 10 of the guidelines on handling of representations by members of Parliament in immigration cases gives examples of the sort of exceptional and compelling circumstances which would justify deferment of removal, but these examples are not exhaustive.