asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to reach a decision on the re-application of Mr. Jonathan Michael Bloch for indefinite leave to remain and the renewal of his travel document; what are the reasons for the delay in reaching a decision; and what representations he has received since June 1984 on Mr. Bloch's case.

Mr. Bloch's application is at present under consideration but it raises important issues and I am not yet in a position to say when a decision will be reached. Since June 1984 representations on Mr. Bloch's case have been received from the hon. Member, from Mr. Bloch's employers, from his solicitors, from African Refugee Housing Action Limited, and from Hackney borough council.