HC Deb 24 May 1988 vol 134 c119W
Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received concerning delays in decisions being taken on entry clearance applications made on the Indian sub-continent because of the need for inquiries to be made in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

We receive a number of representations from hon. and right hon. Members concerning individual cases. Specific statistics about such letters are not kept separately.