HC Deb 18 July 1975 vol 895 cc628-9W
Mr. Clemitson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the current waiting period for interview of applicants for entry permits to the United Kingdom in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, respectively; and what were the corresponding periods 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months ago.

Mr. Ennals

The relevant waiting periods for interview in settlement cases are as follows:

Mr. Rowlands

The Government's views on executions, which we regard as illegal, have been repeatedly made clear to the illegal régime. I should like to take this opportunity to reiterate the appeal made by my hon. Friend the then Under-Secretary of State in her reply to a Question by my hon. Friend on 23rd May—[Vol. 892, c. 693–4.]—that the Rhodesian régime should make it clear that there will be no more executions under the Law and Order (Maintenance) Act, 1974.

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