§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to evaluate electronic tagging for offenders; and if he will make a statement.
Applications for a visit visa, November 1986 to October 1987 Number of persons Received Granted Refused initially Withdrawn or lapsed1 Increase in applications awaiting decision2 Bangladesh 9,380 6,740 1,920 300 420 India 98,020 90,630 4,670 1,490 1,240 Pakistan 58,440 47,900 6,650 1,860 2,020 Ghana 12,100 9,440 2,330 270 50 Nigeria3 43,530 38,120 2,920 42,490 221,470 192,830 18,500 10,130 1 Net of applications revived. 2 Most of which had been deferred for further inquiries or referred to the Home Office for decision. 3 Data relate to the period February to October 1987. 4 Based on incomplete information it is estimated that all these applications had been withdrawn or lapsed, and that there had been no increase in applications awaiting decision.