HC Deb 31 July 1998 vol 317 c858W
Sir Norman Fowler

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his current estimate of the effect that the abolition of the primary purpose rule has had upon the number of spouses granted leave to enter the United Kingdom for a probationary year prior to settlement; and if he will make a statement. [54047]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

I will write to the right hon. Member.