§ Mr. Laneasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether men in the Indian subcontinent who apply for entry clearance to join wives settled in the United Kingdom, as a result of the recent change in the Immigration Rules, receive any preference in making appointments at British diplomatic posts compared with dependants already waiting for interviews.
§ Mr. EnnalsThere is no uniform practice, but where conditions permit priority is given to a limited number of cases in this category.