HC Deb 25 October 1989 vol 158 c490W
51. Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he proposes to reduce delays for those awaiting entry clearance interviews at the British embassy in Islamabad.

Mr. Sainsbury

Waiting times for interview at the High Commission in Islamabad have been reduced this year following an increase in the number of permanent entry clearance staff and streamlining of procedures. We continue to monitor queue lengths to ensure that applicants are seen as quickly as resources allow.

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