HL Deb 24 July 2000 vol 616 cc22-3WA
Lord Faulkner of Worcester

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What plans they have to replace the current application forms for foreign nationals wishing to apply for leave to remain in the United Kingdom. [HL3516]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

The current application forms are valid for use only until 14 October 2000. Revised forms will be prescribed before then. It is planned to make them available before the end of September. From the time they are issued until 14 October 2000, applications may be made on either the newly prescribed forms or the present versions. Only the new forms may be used for applications made on or after 15 October 2000. Copies will be placed in the Library as soon as they are available.