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Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Thursday, 3 May 2007.


Visas: Riyadh Lafta

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they have refused to grant a transit visa to the Iraqi scientist, Riyadh Lafta; if so, what were the grounds for the refusal; and whether, as alleged in the Guardian of 26 April, they have received complaints from Canadian scientists about the refusal to grant a transit visa to Mr Lafta.
Answer

The details of any visa application are confidential to the applicant and his authorised representatives.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3464; 691 c244WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Iraq Visas Lafta, Riyadh
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk