§ Baroness Park of Monmouthasked Her Majesty's Government:
In view of the recent revision of Zimbabwe legislation on the exchange rate, whether the British High Commission in Harare will continue to require persons applying for United Kingdom passports or visas to pay at the parallel, rather than the official, rate. [HL1025]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Amos)Our High Commission in Zimbabwe continues to set fees for consular, passport and visa services using the parallel rate of exchange. This practice is reviewed regularly to ensure it complies with Zimbabwean law.