§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many spouses from(a)India, (b)Pakistan and (c)elsewhere were given entry clearance to come to the UK in the latest year for which figures are available, broken down by gender. [176281]
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§ Mr. MullinThe information requested is as follows.
Spouses granted entry clearance, FY 2003–04 Country Male Female India 1,067 2,550 Pakistan 3,398 4,523 Elsewhere 6,925 14,643 The table gives the figures, broken down by gender, for the number of spouses granted entry clearance at our diplomatic posts overseas in India, Pakistan and all other visa issuing Posts during the financial year, 1 April 2003 to 31 March 2004.