§ Mr. FraserTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will modify the proposed rate limitations for Lambeth in the light of representations made to him.
398Wissuing visitor visas, the numbers of visitors seeking admission fell—if at different rates—from each of the four countries between the first nine months of 1986 and 1987. Because of these falls and because of the limitations of the port refusal figures described in the second footnote to the table, refusal rates before and after visas were introduced cannot usefully be compared, particularly when it is too early to judge how far travel patterns have changed permanently. The Government will continue to monitor the situation.
§ Mr. ChopeMy right hon. Friend is considering the representations made to him by Lambeth and other authorities on the maximum rates he has proposed for 1988–89, and will reach a view shortly.