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Written question asked by Lord Blunkett (Labour) on Friday, 18 October 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 October 2013. It was answered by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 October 2013 on behalf of the Home Office.


Entry Clearances: Fees and Charges

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the answer of 14 October 2013, Official Report, column 467W, on entry clearances: fees and charges, what discussions the Government is having with Commonwealth countries which levy substantial visa charges on UK citizens entering their territory, to seek an equalisation of such charges across different jurisdictions.

Answer

The Home Office is not having discussions with Commonwealth countries about the visa charges they levy on UK citizens entering their territory, nor about equalising such charges across different jurisdictions. We have made provisions that would allow such arrangements to be reflected in our immigration and visa fees in the Immigration Bill, which is currently before Parliament.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
172075; 569 c537W
Session
2013-14
Related items
Entry Clearances: Fees and Charges
Monday, 14 October 2013
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Commonwealth Fees and charges Entry clearances
Link
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