Written question asked by Max Madden (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 March 1997. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 March 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: When a decision by the British Embassy in Islamabad on the application by Taqir Mahmood (Ref. IMM/B2368) to join his wife in the United Kingdom will be made; by what date the documents requested by the post of the sponsor in the United Kingdom were received.

Answer: Mr. Madden: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when a decision by the British embassy in Islamabad on the application by Taqir Mahmood (Ref. IMM/B2368) to join his wife in the United Kingdom will be made; by what date the documents requested by the post of the sponsor in the United Kingdom were received; and if he will make a statement. [19738] Dr. Liam Fox: I have asked our high commission in Islamabad to provide me with a detailed account of the position. Thereafter, I will send the hon. Member a substantive reply as soon as possible.

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