HC Deb 28 July 1983 vol 46 cc563-4W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many special quota vouchers were issued in 1982.

Mr. Whitney

A total of 1,420.

Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when those who received special quota vouchers in India in June 1983 originally applied them.

Mr. Whitney

As was stated by my right hon. and noble Friend the Minister of State in another place on 30 June, main queue applicants in India invited for interview in June 1983 applied in late May and early June 1976.

Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many special quota voucher applications were outstanding in India at the end of 1982.

Mr. Whitney

A total of 4,429.

Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many applications for special quota vouchers have been made in Pakistan since 1974; and what has been their outcome.

Mr. Whitney

The information requested is not available for Pakistan which does not have a separate allocation of vouchers.

Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many applications for special quota vouchers were received in Kenya in 1982.

Mr. Whitney

A total of 899.