Clause 5
UK Borders Bill
2:30 pm
David Amess (Southend West, Conservative)
With this it will be convenientto discuss the following amendments: No. 51, in clause 5, page 4, line 19, at end insert—
‘(3A) Before making regulations under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must—
(a) publish the code set out in subsection (3)(e) and (f), and
(b) lay a draft before each House of Parliament.’.
No. 50, in clause 5, page 4, line 27, at end add—
‘(7) Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must—
(a) publish proposals,
(b) consult members of the public, and
(c) lay a draft before Parliament.’.
No. 52, in clause 5, page 4, line 27, at end add—
‘(7) The Secretary of State shall lay before Parliament, not more than 12 months after the commencement of the provisions under subsection (1), a report on the operation of the regulations.’.
No. 69, in clause 5, page 4, line 27, at end add—
‘(7) The Secretary of State may issue a code of practice relating to the issuing of biometric immigration documents by UK Visas providing—
(a) the maximum processing times and maximum costs for biometric immigration documents;
(b) the minimum level of service that visa applicants could expect from UK Visas and their partners; and
(c) any other guidance that he deems appropriate.’.