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Chris Mullin
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps are taken at the British High Commission in Uganda to ensure fair access to the High Commission for those wishing to obtain visas for entry to the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps are taken at the British High Commission in Uganda to ensure fair access to the High Commission for those wishing to obtain visas for entry to the UK.
Asked by
Patsy Calton
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Chris Mullin
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
9 September 2003
For answer on
17 September 2003
Answered on
17 September 2003
Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps are taken at the British High Commission
in Uganda to ensure fair access to the High Commission for those wishing to obtain visas for entry to the UK. [129639]
Mr. Mullin: Since October 2002, the Visa Section in Kampala has operated a same day service despite an unprecedented level of demand
for visas. UK visas have allocated two extra Entry Clearance Officers to deal with this demand.
I am aware of problems with the current queuing system. Applications are considered on a first come first served basis but
applicants with medical conditions can make pre-arranged appointments to visit the Visa Section. The elderly, children and the
infirm are also given priority.
To improve the situation, from December all applications will be submitted on paper via an outsourced courier service. Applicants
will therefore not be required to visit the Visa Section to submit their applications in person.
Subjects
Applications; Entry clearances; Visas; Uganda
Date
17 September 2003
Reference
129639; 410 c791W;410 c788W
House
House of Commons