Written question asked by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 January 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 January 2003 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 investigation he has made into the number of changed appointment times brought about by the visa section of the British Consulate in Istanbul over the last quarter.

Answer: Andrew Selous: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what investigation he has made into the number of changed appointment times brought about by the visa section of the British Consulate in Istanbul over the last quarter. [88378] Mr. Rammell: No investigation has been made. On rare occasions, operational difficulties such as staff sickness or security restrictions may mean that interview appointments have to be rearranged. In such circumstances, applicants are usually seen the next day. Applicants can ask to have interview appointments brought forward for compassionate or other compelling reasons.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 88378; 397 c137-8W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Applications Administrative delays Interviews Entry clearances Visas Turkey Embassies Istanbul
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk