§ Mr. DarvillTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what changes have been made to the Immigration Rules as a consequence of the provisions of the Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) Order 2000 coming into force. [130213]
§ Mrs. RocheI am today, laying before Parliament, a Statement of the Changes to the Immigration Rules which are of a consequential nature, related to the Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) Order 2000, which was agreed without division in the House. The Order is designed to underpin the introduction of a flexible immigration control. Greater operational flexibility will 1161W allow us to use resources more effectively to tackle the increasingly sophisticated methods of abuse. In particular, the Statement covers the introduction of entry clearances as leave to enter; of provision for leave to be granted other than in writing and prior to a person's arrival in the United Kingdom; and provision for leave to lapse unless given for a period of more than six months, and not conferred by a visit visa.