§ Mrs. Helen ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the net income was from fees for family visitor appeals during the first year of operation of the charging policy. [27870]
§ Angela EagleThe net income from fees for family visitor appeals in the first year of the scheme was £104,000.
§ Mrs. Helen ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the cost of collecting and refunding fees for family visitor appeals was during the first year of operation of the charging policy. [27871]
§ Angela EagleMost of the costs of collecting and refunding the fees are staff costs. Many individuals are involved, including those at diplomatic posts overseas, but there are few who spend a significant proportion of their time on these tasks. Consequently, it is not possible to provide the information requested by the my hon. Friend except at disproportionate cost.