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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 May 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 May 2006. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 May 2006 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Visas

Question
(2) what procedures are followed when an applicant for a visa to enter the UK declares they have been refused entry by other countries; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

All applications for entry clearance to the United Kingdom are considered on a case-by-case basis under the Immigration Rules. Information on previous refusal of entry by other countries or denialof refugee status by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will be relevant and will be taken into consideration when a decision on entry clearance is being made.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
446 c900-1W; 70736
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Visas
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk