§ Mr. DarlingTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will indicate the average length of time taken to dispose of applications made by Pakistan nationals for a visa to enter the United Kingdom as a student; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerStudent visas for Pakistani and other nationals are normally granted within 24 hours of application. Doubtful cases may take longer depending on the extent to which further inquiries are necessary to establish that the requirements of the immigration rules are met.