§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his planned timetable for the revision of the Immigration Rules and the publication of revised rules following the passing of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. [98757]
§ Mrs. RocheWe intend to phase implementation of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 over the next 12 to 18 months, giving priority to the new asylum support arrangements and the civil penalty for carrying clandestine entrants. Amendments to the Immigration Rules will be published as necessary when specific provisions are implemented. A major consolidation of changes to the Rules is likely to be required at the end of the implementation process.