HC Deb 14 December 1994 vol 251 c645W
Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to consider new guidelines for immigration officers to avoid a couple remaining separated for an alleged marriage of convenience.

Mr. Nicholas Baker

None.

Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what training immigration officers receive to enable them to decide if a marriage is one of convenience.

Mr. Nicholas Baker

Immigration and Nationality Department staff responsible for considering applications for leave to remain in the United Kingdom on the basis of marriage receive full training on all aspects of the immigration rules and their application before taking up their duties.