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Written question asked by Lord Harris of Haringey (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 March 2000. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Thursday, 9 March 2000.


Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Question
How many people in a full year they expect to be deterred from visiting the United Kingdom as a result of the scheme to require financial bonds from certain visitors; and how many people they expect to be able to visit the United Kingdom, a bond having been supplied, who would not otherwise have been given a visa. [HL 1294].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 1294; 610 c165WA
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Deposits Finance Immigration controls Immigration Overseas visitors Visas Take-up Visits