§ 70. Ms. RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received regarding the recent increase in entry clearance charges to £60 per applicant; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorLetters on this matter have been received from 11 colleagues. The reason why the settlement and long-term entry clearance fee had to be increased at this time was given in the replies to the questions asked by the hon. Member for Bradford, West (Mr. Madden) on 21 June at columns517–18.