Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 April 2001. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Monday, 23 April 2001 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will provide a breakdown, by entry clearance post, of the number of family visit visa applications (a) received, (b) determined, (c) allowed and (d) refused in March; if he will provide a breakdown, by entry clearance post, of the number of family visit visa refusals in relation to which (a) an appeal was received, (b) the refusal was overturned by an entry clearance manager after receipt of an appeal and (c) an appeal was despatched in March. - Information not yet available. Will write and place a copy of the letter in the Library.

Answer: Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) if he will provide a breakdown, by entry clearance post, of the number of family visit visa applications (a) received, (b) determined, (c) allowed and (d) refused in March; [157971] (2) if he will provide a breakdown, by entry clearance post, of the number of family visit visa refusals in relation to which (a) an appeal was received, (b) the refusal was overturned by an entry clearance manager after receipt of an appeal and (c) an appeal was despatched in March. [157972] Mr. Vaz: The information requested is not yet available. Once it is I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of the letter in the Libraries of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 367 c122W; 157971;157972
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Appeals Families Immigration controls Immigration Entry clearances Overseas visitors Visas
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk