§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what is the average length of time it takes from an application being made to the Immigration Appellate Authority to the date of the determination; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. John M. TaylorOnce an application is made to the Immigration Appellate Authority, it is for the parties to signify when they are ready for hearing. The time taken to reach this stage varies between two and eight months. The first available hearing date at each of the IAA's centres as at 6 May 1994 is set out in the table.
Centre Long appointment Short appointment Hatton Cross, West London 9 September 1994 27 July 1994 Thanet House, London 10 July 1994 1 June 1994 Birmingham 18 August 1994 17 August 1994 Manchester 17 August 1994 17 August 1994 Leeds 1 July 1994 21 June 1994 Glasgow July 1994 30 June 1994 Once the case has been heard, the adjudicator's determination normally issues to the parties within six to eight weeks.