HL Deb 31 October 2000 vol 618 c77WA

Lord Dubs asked Her Majesty's Government:

What progress the Immigration Service Commissioner has made in establishing the scheme of regulation for immigration advisers and service providers. [HL4437]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

Copies of the Immigration Services Commissioner's Rules, Code of Standards and Complaints Scheme have now been published on the internet athttp:www.oisc.org.uk. A copy of these documents will be placed in the Library.

The Commissioner has also published guidance to advisers on competencies in relation to the provision of immigration advice or immigration services. The Commissioner will be making an announcement in the near future as to the process for making a case for exemption or an application for registration.