§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if a person who is a national of India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh, who has permission to remain in the United Kingdom indefinitely, but wishes to obtain a visa exemption stamp, will be charged for such a stamp; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaddingtonNo fee is charged for the passport endorsement provided to confirm exemption from the visa requirement.
§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action a person with a visa to visit the United Kingdom is required to take if they wish to extend their visa; if representations from hon. Members will be considered in such a circumstance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaddingtonIf a visa holder has a valid reason for not travelling to the United Kingdom before the visa expires the validity of the visa may be extended provided that there has been no change of material circumstances.
§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether children born to a British citizen, who can claim a right to enter the United Kingdom, and if refused entry, may remain in the United Kingdom pending their appeal against refusal, are able to travel to the United Kingdom, and to seek entry to the United Kingdom, notwithstanding the provisions of the "Statement of Change in Immigration Rules"; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaddingtonCitizens of a country who require visas to enter the United Kingdom may apply to a British mission for a British passport or for confirmation of their status if they consider that they are British citizens through birth to a British citizen.