§ Mr. GerrardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Blackpool, South (Mr. Hawkins) on 13 February,Official Report, column 514, if he will define the term parliamentary interest. [16146]
§ Mr. KirkhopeIn my answer of 13 February,Official report, column 514, the term parliamentary interest refers to cases in which a Member of Parliament or a noble Lord has made representations about the proposed removal of somebody from the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance has been issued to Home Office presenting officers and adjudicators regarding the period of time in which couples are expected to become self-supporting in the United Kingdom where one spouse has been granted entry clearance; when such guidance was issued; and if he will make a statement. [18206]
§ Mr. KirkhopeNo such guidance has been issued to presenting officers. The period of time in which couples are expected to become self-supporting will depend on the facts of the particular case. Guidance to adjudicators is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Lord Chancellor.