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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, what steps he took to inform himself of reasons why Mike Tyson should not be granted a visa. - Ref to 350 c209-10W.
Answer

Mrs. Fyfe: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he took to inform himself of reasons why Mike Tyson should not be granted a visa. [124656] Mr. Straw: I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Watford (Ms Ward) on 18 May 2000, Official Report, columns 209-10W, where I stated clearly that I weighed up both the factors against granting Mr. Tyson entry clearance and those for.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124656; 351 c371W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Entry clearances Overseas visitors Sports competitors Tyson, Mike
Link
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