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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 June 1997. It was answered by Derek Fatchett (Labour) on Monday, 9 June 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question
How many people are awaiting entry clearance to join their families in the United Kingdom from Pakistan.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many people are awaiting entry clearance to join their families in the United Kingdom from Pakistan. [1901] Mr. Fatchett: On 4 June 3,470 people were awaiting entry clearance for settlement to join their families in the United Kingdom from Pakistan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1901; 295 c291W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Applications Dependants Immigration Migrants Entry clearances Pakistan