§ Mr. Max MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the application by Mr. Niaz Ahmed (Ref: IMM/C8853) to join his wife in the United Kingdom was referred to his Department for inquiries to be made in the United Kingdom; on what date the request was received by his Department; when he expects to make a recommendation; and if he will make a statement. [18469]
§ Mr. Kirkhope[holding answer 4 March 1996]: I have been asked to reply.
I understand that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office informed the hon. Member on 7 February that this application has not been referred to the Home Office. That remains the case.