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Business of the House

John Leech Excerpts
Thursday 1st November 2012

(11 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Lansley Portrait Mr Lansley
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I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman appears not to be aware that the document listing the members of Committees and Cabinet Committees was published on Tuesday. He could have seen it already.

John Leech Portrait Mr John Leech (Manchester, Withington) (LD)
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The number of my constituents who are waiting more than six months for the UK Border Agency to process their applications for indefinite leave to remain is on the increase. May we have a statement on the agency’s performance in that regard, and also an explanation for the delays?

Lord Lansley Portrait Mr Lansley
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I will of course ask my colleagues at the Home Office to respond to the specific point that my hon. Friend has raised, but let me say to all Members that we are continuously trying to improve the Border Agency’s performance. I hope that the Government will look for opportunities to update the House as soon as possible.