To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the answer of 25 October 2006, Official Report, column 1985, what plans he has to consult on whether the remit of the Migration Advisory Committee should include the implications of migration for (a) housing, (b) the environment, (c) social cohesion and (d) other matters unrelated to skills; and what the timetable is for such consultation. (98490)

We will consult widely on the proposed Migration Advisory Committee, including its remit. The consultation will begin shortly, with a view to having Migration Advisory Committee membership in place by April 2007.