§ Mr. Grocottasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proportion of applicants for entry clearance from the Indian sub-continent are granted entry clearance at the time of their first interview.
§ Mr. LuardNumbers of entry clearances issued at first interview are not statistically recorded. However, it is estimated that about 50 per cent. of those applying for settlement in Islamabad; 45 per cent. in Dacca; 65 per cent. in New Delhi and 70 per cent. in Bombay obtain their entry clearances at first interview.