Written question asked by Maria Fyfe (Labour) on Thursday, 25 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 June 2000. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Thursday, 8 June 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he has investigated the leaks in the press on 12th May, which stated that Mike Tyson would be granted his visa.

Answer: Mrs. Fyfe: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has investigated the leaks in the press on 12 May, which stated that Mike Tyson would be granted his visa. [124655] Mr. Straw: No. Although the press reported that Mike Tyson would be granted an entry clearance, a decision on Mr. Tyson's application had not been made by 12 May (indeed, the application itself was only made in the United States of America on that day). The media reports were, therefore, entirely speculative.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 124655; 351 c371W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Disclosure of information Entry clearances Newspaper press Overseas visitors Sports competitors Tyson, Mike
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