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Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 June 2011.


Bahrain

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will refuse applications from Bahraini students for leave to enter the United Kingdom until they receive assurances from the Government of Bahrain that they will revoke the dismissal of Shi’a professionals and restore the funding of Shi’a students in the United Kingdom.
Answer

The Immigration Rules do not allow the UK Border Agency to refuse a student visa application to an applicant who otherwise meets the rules on the grounds that Her Majesty's Government objects to the policy of the applicant's government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9013; 728 c146WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Politics and government Overseas students Visas Bahrain
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk