§ Mr. Jacques Arnoldasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he is satisfied with the handling of visitor's visas at the high commission in New Delhi; what proportion of visa applications is granted; and what delay is involved between applications for and the granting of visas.
§ Mr. EggarThe visit-visa operation continues to operate smoothly at posts in the sub-continent, including New Delhi where around 300 applications per day are currently being handled. Nearly 90 per cent. of applications are granted. The vast majority of visas are issued within 24 hours.