Written question asked by Mark Simmonds (Conservative) on Friday, 29 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 November 2004. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 November 2004 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many visas were granted to Gabonese students through the British High Commission in Yaoundé in Cameroon in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on these arrangements. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Simmonds: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many visas were granted to Gabonese students through the British high commission in Yaounde in Cameroon in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on these arrangements. [195438] Mr. Mullin: In 2003, there were 39 student applications from Gabonese nationals, of which 14 were issued. So far in 2004, there have been 21 such applications of which six have been issued. The United Kingdom currently has no representation in Gabon and visa applicants are invited to apply in Yaounde or the nearest accessible post. Yaounde offers a same-day service to all visa applicants.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 195438; 426 c721W;426 c725W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Applications Cameroon Entry clearances Overseas students Visas Students Gabon
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk