Phil Woolas MP

Phil Woolas Immigration Minister…epa01727792 British Immigration Minister Phil Woolas pictured here during a press conference in London, 12 May 2009. Phil Woolas has insisted that Gurkha veterans sent letters rejecting their applications to live in Britain may still be allowed to move to this country. The immigration minister said that the Government was legally required to send the letters to at least five former soldier this week, but said their cases would be reviewed when new rules are devised. EPA/ANDY RAIN