§ Mr. Dubsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the average waiting time before interview for an application for entry clearance as a person of independent means at Dacca, New Delhi, Bombay, Islamabad and Karachi.
§ Mr. EggarI have been asked to reply.
Current minimum and maximum waiting times are as follows:
- Dhaka 3 days to 4 weeks
- New Delhi up to 4 weeks
- Bombay 2 to 6 weeks
- Islamabad no waiting time — interviewed on day application.
- Karachi 2 to 3 weeks