asked Her Majesty's Government:Which bodies decide how many places in each area will be provided for qualifications in English for speakers of other languages and the requirements for citizenship and indefinite leave to remain; and how they are funded.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Which bodies decide how many places in each area will be provided for qualifications in English for speakers of other languages and the requirements for citizenship and indefinite leave to remain; and how they are funded.

asked Her Majesty's Government:How many places are being provided in the academic year 2007-08 on courses for qualifications in English for speakers of other languages and the requirements for citizenship and indefinite leave to remain in Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Leeds and Bradford and North Yorkshire respectively; and how many of...

asked Her Majesty's Government:How many places are being provided in the academic year 2007-08 on courses for qualifications in English for speakers of other languages and the requirements for citizenship and indefinite leave to remain in Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Leeds and Bradford and North Yorkshire respectively; and how many of...

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether it is open to private companies and other bodies to provide courses on a profit-making basis for qualifications in English for speakers of other languages and the requirements for citizenship and indefinite leave to remain; and, if so, how such courses are accredited.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether it is open to private companies and other bodies to provide courses on a profit-making basis for qualifications in English for speakers of other languages and the requirements for citizenship and indefinite leave to remain; and, if so, how such courses are accredited.

SI 2007/2972. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Children Schools and Families. Coming into force 12th November 2007. Explanatory memorandum withdrawn and replaced (UP 101) 27 November 2007.

SI 2007/2972. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Children Schools and Families. Coming into force 12th November 2007. Explanatory memorandum withdrawn and replaced (UP 101) 27 November 2007.

SI 2007/2975. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Children Schools and Families. Coming into force 12th November 2007. Explanatory Memorandum withdrawn and replaced (UP 102) 27 November 2007.

SI 2007/2975. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Children Schools and Families. Coming into force 12th November 2007. Explanatory Memorandum withdrawn and replaced (UP 102) 27 November 2007.

(2) whether it is a statutory requirement for local councils to provide public documents in languages other than English;

(2) whether it is a statutory requirement for local councils to provide public documents in languages other than English;

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (1) what guidance her Department provides to local authorities on the provision of public documents in English; and if she will make a statement;

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (1) what guidance her Department provides to local authorities on the provision of public documents in English; and if she will make a statement;

(3) what (a) statutory and (b) non-statutory guidance is provided to local authorities on the provision of public documents in languages other than English.

(3) what (a) statutory and (b) non-statutory guidance is provided to local authorities on the provision of public documents in languages other than English.

asked Her Majesty's Government:How one-to-one tuition for low-attaining pupils in English will be delivered under the Making Good Progress pilot schemes; and what use will be made of voluntary and community sector organisations in delivering this tuition.

asked Her Majesty's Government:How one-to-one tuition for low-attaining pupils in English will be delivered under the Making Good Progress pilot schemes; and what use will be made of voluntary and community sector organisations in delivering this tuition.

This has been very interesting. Until the Minister gave his explanation, I could not picture properly the scene that would emerge in the different parts of the United Kingdom when a suspicious person arrived. I think the Minister was saying that the risk-based approach is that when someone wishes to...

This has been very interesting. Until the Minister gave his explanation, I could not picture properly the scene that would emerge in the different parts of the United Kingdom when a suspicious person arrived. I think the Minister was saying that the risk-based approach is that when someone wishes to...

I agree that these things need to be properly tackled. It is understandable why a risk-based approach is adopted. You do not want to deploy disproportionate resources where those resources could be best used somewhere else to tackle another aspect of the same problem. I undertake to ensure that in...

I agree that these things need to be properly tackled. It is understandable why a risk-based approach is adopted. You do not want to deploy disproportionate resources where those resources could be best used somewhere else to tackle another aspect of the same problem. I undertake to ensure that in...

That is precisely the point I was about to make. I am grateful to the noble Baroness for her support. These cases have to be considered on a case-by-case basis, that is only proper, and it would not be right for us to act in the way the noble Lord...

That is precisely the point I was about to make. I am grateful to the noble Baroness for her support. These cases have to be considered on a case-by-case basis, that is only proper, and it would not be right for us to act in the way the noble Lord...

I do not think the Minister is doing it; he is relying on voluntary organisations and so on to disseminate this information. He referred to cost, but there is hardly any cost in comparison with the massive bills we have to meet when people are not given information and are...

I do not think the Minister is doing it; he is relying on voluntary organisations and so on to disseminate this information. He referred to cost, but there is hardly any cost in comparison with the massive bills we have to meet when people are not given information and are...

I thank the Minister for so thoroughly going over all the aspects of the Bill as it applies to Scotland and for giving us so much of an explanation. We will have to read Hansard carefully to understand the interaction of the various Acts and to be fully satisfied on...

I thank the Minister for so thoroughly going over all the aspects of the Bill as it applies to Scotland and for giving us so much of an explanation. We will have to read Hansard carefully to understand the interaction of the various Acts and to be fully satisfied on...

Perhaps I may offer this final reassurance. It is not in anyone’s interests to have porous borders. There is a national debate going on about this. We have had a Statement today that deals with it in part. We will have our agreements and disagreements about the effectiveness of the...

Perhaps I may offer this final reassurance. It is not in anyone’s interests to have porous borders. There is a national debate going on about this. We have had a Statement today that deals with it in part. We will have our agreements and disagreements about the effectiveness of the...

I am most grateful. On the criminal justice and immigration measure that is coming down the track, which the noble Lord said he was not sure would be included, there are precedents for consolidation of legislation which is in progress at the time of the consolidation measure. Therefore, I very...

I am most grateful. On the criminal justice and immigration measure that is coming down the track, which the noble Lord said he was not sure would be included, there are precedents for consolidation of legislation which is in progress at the time of the consolidation measure. Therefore, I very...

I think it will be a new Bill but it will involve consolidation and simplification. Let me turn my mind back to the issues raised by the noble Lord, Lord Avebury. He asked whether the immigration Bill in the next Session would be consolidated in due course. I hope I...

I think it will be a new Bill but it will involve consolidation and simplification. Let me turn my mind back to the issues raised by the noble Lord, Lord Avebury. He asked whether the immigration Bill in the next Session would be consolidated in due course. I hope I...

I think I was saying that drugs, immigration, security and terrorism are reserved matters, but there is a close inter-relationship between the subject matter of the Bill and the police, who are devolved to Scotland. Given that, not only do we have the right to discuss this matter, but the...

I think I was saying that drugs, immigration, security and terrorism are reserved matters, but there is a close inter-relationship between the subject matter of the Bill and the police, who are devolved to Scotland. Given that, not only do we have the right to discuss this matter, but the...

My noble friend Lady Carnegy and I have given notice that we wish to oppose the Question whether Clause 59 shall stand part of the Bill because of the effect that it is designed to create. The Government have still not provided a full and sufficient explanation about how securely...

My noble friend Lady Carnegy and I have given notice that we wish to oppose the Question whether Clause 59 shall stand part of the Bill because of the effect that it is designed to create. The Government have still not provided a full and sufficient explanation about how securely...

Since nearly the whole Bill extends to Northern Ireland, I would like to say something about that jurisdiction. Earlier today there was an informal meeting in Parliament with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and several noble Lords whose full-time homes are in Northern Ireland. They made the following...

Since nearly the whole Bill extends to Northern Ireland, I would like to say something about that jurisdiction. Earlier today there was an informal meeting in Parliament with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and several noble Lords whose full-time homes are in Northern Ireland. They made the following...