Written question asked by Lord Dubs (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Monday, 5 June 2006.

Visas: Turkish Cypriot Teachers

Question: Whether they will grant visas for up to six Turkish Cypriot teachers to come to Britain to teach Turkish and Turkish culture to members of their community in London.

Answer: Last year, we gave clearance for a number of Turkish Cypriot teachers to come to the UK to teach Turkish language and culture. These applications were assessed on their individual merits. Future applications will be similarly assessed. I cannot give any guarantees as to whether any visas will be issued or refused. Holders of ““Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus”” travel documents should apply for entry clearance at our visa office in Nicosia, which can issue visas to holders of such documents on a European Union uniform format form.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 682 c171-2WA; 6031
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Culture Languages Entry clearances Migrant workers Teachers Visas Turkey Northern Cyprus
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk