Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 May 2002. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Monday, 13 May 2002 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what preparations have been made by his Department for the receipt of passport applications by Ilois people living in (a) Mauritius, (b) Seychelles and (c) elsewhere.

Answer: Jeremy Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what preparations have been made by his Department for the receipt of passport applications by Ilois people living in (a) Mauritius, (b) Seychelles and (c) elsewhere. [55608] Mr. Bradshaw: Chagossians living in Mauritius and Seychelles apply for British passports to the British high commissions in those countries. They should continue to do so when section 3 of the British Overseas Territories Act 2002 comes into force on 21 May 2002. Arrangements have been made so that, in the event of a large number of applications being received, the British high commission in Pretoria, which has a large passport issuing section, will issue their passports. Chagossians living elsewhere should apply to their nearest British passport issuing office.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 55608; 385 c455W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Applications British nationality British overseas territories Mauritius Passports Chagossians Seychelles
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk