To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what his policy is on the deportation of failed asylum seekers (a) while representations are still in process and (b) before requested meetings with hon. Members have been held; and if he will make a statement. (119827)

Chapter 9.10 and 43.3 of the Operational Enforcement Manual (OEM), available on the IND website at www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk, sets out the policy on the removal of individuals, including asylum seekers, while representations are still in process. These processes would also apply before requested meetings with Ministers have been held.