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Written question asked by Ben Wallace (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 May 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 May 2006. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Monday, 11 September 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.


Visas

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether there have been any recent allegations made to his Department of visas being sold by UK officials at home or overseas; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Department takes all allegations of misconduct very seriously. Any such allegation will be thoroughly investigated and any necessary action taken in accordance with departmental procedures.To provide details about the investigations that are under way at the moment would risk compromising their outcome.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
73833; 449 c2237W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Fraud Entry clearances Visas
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk