HC Deb 26 October 1998 vol 318 c61W
Mr. Loughton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidelines have been issued by his Department to the Court Service of the Immigration Appellate Authority for receipt of appeal papers from his Department's officials after the 14 day deadline period. [56643]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

The Home Office has issued no guidance to the Immigration Appellate Authority about arrangements for dealing with appeals received outside the 14 day time limit for appealing.

The Lord Chancellor's Department is responsible for the administration of the Immigration Appellate Authority.

Mr. Loughton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many of his Department's appeals to the Immigration Appellate Authoritsy have been accepted after expiry of the 14 day appeal period. [56644]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

I regret that information regarding the number of Home Office appeals accepted by the Immigration Appellate Authority after the expiry of the 14 day appeal period is unavailable as its collection would involve disproportionate cost.