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Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Monday, 1 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 March 2010. It was answered by Phil Woolas (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 March 2010 on behalf of the Home Office.


Entry Clearances: Palestinians

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received on his Department's decision not to issue visas to Palestinian olive oil producers to visit the UK during Fairtrade Fortnight; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

I have received eight representations from Members of Parliament.The decision to refuse entry clearance to the three Palestinian olive oil producers has been overturned after consideration by the ECO of the information provided, and the Visa Section in Amman is in the process of contacting the applicants.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
507 c954W; 320376
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Visas Palestine
Link
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