§ Mr. DarlingTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people were waiting for special quota vouchers in (i) India and (ii) East Africa in(a) May 1987 and (b) December 1987; when those issued with vouchers on those dates had applied; how many vouchers were issued in (1) India and (2) East Africa in: (A) 1987 and (B) the first quarter of 1988; when those applying can now expect ot receive vouchers in (a) India and (b) East Africa in (x) 1987 and (y) the first half of 1988.
§ Mr. RentonInformation up to the first quarter of 1988 was published in theOfficial Report, columns 645-48 in answer to a question from the hon. Member for Bradford, West (Mr. Madden) on 20 July 1988. Corresponding information on voucher applications received in the second quarter of 1988 and expected waiting times at the end of September 1988 is give in the table. 178W
Persons applying for a special voucher for entry to the United Kingdom Country Applications newly received second quarter 1988 (number of persons) Expected waiting time to main interview for persons applying at end September 1988 (number of months) India 80 less than 301 Kenya 80 2½ Tanzania 2 1 Malawi 10 ½ Zambia 40 1 Elsewhere 10 n/a Total 220 1 Figure relates to non-property applicants. Priority applicants (ie widows with child in the United Kingdom, heads of household aged 65 or over, and special compassionate cases) are interviewed within three months. 2 Five or fewer. n/a not avilable.