§ Lord Eltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the debate on asylum seekers on 1 March, whether they will arrange (a) for all asylum seekers to receive a clear written statement of their legal rights, accompanied by a verbal explanation if they are illiterate, as soon as practicable after their application has been made; and (b) ensure that no inference unfavourable to such asylum seekers shall he drawn by any court for anything said or omitted to be said by them at any interview given prior to their receipt of it. [HL1383]
§ Lord Bassam of BrightonWe are currently studying the report by the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux in which this recommendation features, and will make known our response in due course.