Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 November 1997. It was answered by Derek Fatchett (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 November 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what resources he will make available to deal with the backlog of cases at the Migration and Visa Correspondence Unit.

Answer: Mr. Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what resources he will make available to deal with the backlog of cases at the Migration and Visa Correspondence Unit. [16757] Mr. Fatchett: We have taken a variety of measures to deal with the backlog of cases, including the deployment of additional temporary staff and seven day working. We are currently making arrangements to appoint five extra permanent members of staff to the Unit. Three have already been selected and are in post. We aim to fill the remaining posts within two months.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16757; 301 c479W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Administrative delays Entry clearances Migration Visas Migration and Visa Correspondence Unit