HL Deb 21 July 1998 vol 592 c85WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many hearings of asylum and immigration appeals have been adjourned during the past year because of the absence of Home Office Presenting Officers. [HL2639]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

In June 1998, 3.46 per cent. of all cases listed by the Immigration Appellate Authority were adjourned at the request of the Home Office: no figures are available for adjournments because of the non-availability of a Presenting Officer. Decisions on adjournment are a matter for the adjudicator, but it is not Home Office practice to apply for an adjournment because no Presenting Officer is available.