HC Deb 06 May 1986 vol 97 c21W
Mr. Madden

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the British embassy in Dublin ceased issuing entry certificates to the United Kingdom; by what authority such a decision was taken; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waddington

The changes in the immigration rules which came into effect on 26 August 1985 (HC 503) made it clear that applications for entry certificates and letters of consent must be made outside the common travel area.