§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what instructions he has issued to British posts overseas concerning the need for those applying for entry clearance to the United Kingdom to submit the appropriate fee with the application, that the application is not considered lodged until the fee is paid; if such instructions are in line with the recommendation made by the Home Affairs Committee; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarInstructions were issued to all entry clearance posts at the time a fee was introduced for entry certificates. Posts were instructed to collect the appropriate fee with the application which, without a fee, is not considered lodged. The second report of the Home Affairs Committee on "Immigration from the Indian Subcontinent" made no recommendation concerning fees.