THE HOME SECRETARY AND THE ABOLITION OF THE PRIMARY PURPOSE RULE

Early day motion 81, tabled 5 June 1997 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 147 members.

That this House congratulates the Home Secretary on his decision to abolish the Primary Purpose Rule; notes the fact that the rule was pernicious, arbitrary and ineffective; and considers that this historic change is an important first step to restoring justice to immigration policy and will unite families that have been cruelly separated.

Signatures by party: Labour 132, Labour/Co-operative 11, Liberal Democrat 3, Unknown 1.