HC Deb 05 November 1997 vol 300 cc211-2W
Mr. Waterson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the criteria which govern the granting of exceptional leave to remain. [14207]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

The criteria governing the granting of exceptional leave to remain depend on the particular exercise of discretion outside the Immigration Rules from which a person seeks to benefit. In addition, the Home Secretary may permit any foreign national to remain in the United Kingdom.

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