§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what procedures he is planning to enable his Department to identify asylum cases involving children to ensure a faster turn-around time after 1 April 2000. [100487]
§ Mrs. RocheWe have developed new procedures for speeding up the consideration of asylum applications. New family cases involving dependent children are being given priority. A database is being set up to monitor progress.