§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will arrange for a passport and local inquiry office to be established in Bradford to assist those in Yorkshire affected by the provisions of the "Statement of change in Immigration Rules", Cmnd. 9914; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaddingtonNo.
§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he has taken to ensure those who are affected by the provisions of the "Statement of change in Immigration Rules", Cmnd. 9914, are aware of what action they are required to take; what publicity material has been issued; in what languages that material has been written; what public information has been placed in the British ethnic press and broadcasting media; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. WaddingtonAn information leaflet prepared initially in English, to explain the implications of the new visa requirements, has been made available to inquirers. It has been sent to many immigration, community relations and advice organisations and to the ethnic press.
§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what advice he has given to airlines about nationals, affected by the provisions of the "Statement of change in Immigration Rules", Cmnd. 9914, settled in the United Kingdom, who do not require visas to return, within two years of departure, to the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaddingtonThe details of the new visa requirements given to airlines operating international flights into the United Kingdom included details of visa exemptions for those settled in the United Kingdom who return within two years of their embarkation.
§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if nationals, subject to the provisions of the "Statement of change in Immigration Rules", Cmnd. 9914, and who wish to comply with immigratiion rules requiring that couples should have met prior to entry clearance interviews, will be able to obtain visas to visit the United Kingdom for the purpose of meeting their fiancés/ fiancées;
(2) if nationals, subject to the provisions on the "Statement of change in Immigration Rules", Cmnd. 9914, will be eligible for a visa to visit the United Kingdom for the purpose of attending any appeals in connection with a refusal to grant entry clearance for settlement; and if he will make a statement;
(3) if nationals, subject to the provisions on the "Statement of change in Immigration Rules", Cmnd. 9914, will be able to apply for a visa to visit the United Kingdom for the purpose of obtaining a DNA test; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaddingtonCmnd. 9914 makes no change to the substantive criteria in paragraphs 17 to 20 of the immigration rules for admission as a visitor, other than to require those coming for a visit to obtain a visa.
§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what documents students seeking a visa to the United Kingdom, who are covered by the provisions of the "Statement of change in Immigration Rules", Cmnd. 9914, require; what evidence they are required to offer to show ability to meet the cost of their tuition; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaddingtonThose applying for a visa for admission as a student should produce evidence to establish that they meet the requirements of paragraphs 21 to 23 of the "Statement of changes in the Immigration Rules" (HC 169), in particular that they have enrolled for a course of study. A prospective student who has not yet enrolled on a course of study may also be granted a visa to come to this country for a short period to seek a place on such a course.