To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he intends to reply to the letters to him dated 5 July, 7 September and 19 October from the right hon. Member for Manchester, Gorton with regard to Mr. Z. Saleem of 5 Argyle avenue, Manchester.

I am sorry that the right hon. Member had not had a reply to his letters. Urgent inquiries are now being made of the entry clearance officer in Islamabad about Mr. Saleem's application. My right hon. Friend will write to the right hon. Member as soon as possible.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he intends to reply to the letters to him dated 17 July, 7 September and 19 October from the right hon. Member for Manchester, Gorton with regard to Mrs. Z. Mohammed of 2 Holstone close, Manchester.

I regret that the response has been delayed and my right hon. Friend will reply to the right hon. Member in the very near future.