§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received on the proposed financial bond scheme for visitors to the UK from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh; and what reports he has received on reactions to the proposal in those countries. [108876]
§ Mr. VazMinisters and officials in India and Bangladesh raised this issue with me during my recent visit to these countries. We have taken note of their concerns and will pass these on to colleagues in the Home Office, who are conducting a consultation exercise on the proposed scheme.