Dear Mr Yeo

Thank you for your email of 21 November 2009 in which you requested clarification of the UK Border Agency's policy on removal while the person concerned is pursuing family proceedings relating to children. This falls to be dealt with under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 we are required to respond to requests within twenty working days of receipt. Unfortunately, we have been unable to meet this timescale.

I would like to offer my sincere apologies for this delay and for any inconvenience that this may cause. I would like to assure you that we are dealing with your request as a matter of urgency and that we will send you a response as soon as possible.

If you have any queries regarding the handling of your information request please do not hesitate to contact me in writing at the address listed above.

Yours sincerely

M Jalil

Briefing and Correspondence Team

Criminal Casework Directorate