§ Lord Gregsonasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they intend to consult publicly on the implementation of new powers in Sections 134 to 139 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. [HL2193]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Filkin)The Home Office has today published a public consultation document seeking comments on some practical issues surrounding the implementation of new powers in Sections 134 to 139 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. The provisions in question will enable the immigration authorities to require employers and financial institutions to supply information in respect of specified individuals who we reasonably suspect have committed certain immigration offences, including fraud against the national asylum support arrangements. The deadline for responses to the consultation document is 9 June 2003. Copies of the document will be placed in the Library and on the Immigration and Nationality Directorate website.