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Written question asked by Lord Collins of Highbury (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 June 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 July 2019. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 July 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.


Visas: Overseas Visitors

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many individuals were refused visas to travel to the UK for Wilton Park events in 2018.

Answer

This information requested is not published. Attending meetings, conferences and seminars are all allowed under the Visitor Rules. UKVI has in place engagement teams who can work with event organisers ahead of events to support them through visa processes. Event organisers can approach UKVI directly, we also identify organisers through engagement with other government department and external Stakeholders.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16456
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Overseas visitors Visas Wilton Park
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk