HC Deb 26 January 1977 vol 924 c621W
Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what were the number of applications for settlement by wives and children of men settled in the United Kingdom received by each of the posts in the Indian subcontinent for each quarter in the last three years; and what is now the total number of wives and children at each post awaiting a decision on an application they have made;

(2) how many applications by wives and children for settlement have been processed at each post in the subcontinent for each quarter of the last three years; and with what results;

(3) how many men and women have applied to come to the United Kingdom for marriage at each post in the subcontinent in each quarter of the last three years; and with what result.

Mr. Luard

I am seeking this information from the posts concerned and will arrange for it to be supplied as soon as possible.

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