HC Deb 07 February 1990 vol 166 c690W
33. Mr. David Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the operation of immigration controls overseas is made more effective.

Mr. Maude

Applications made overseas for entry clearance to come to the United Kingdom are dealt with in accordance with the immigration rules (HC 388). The entry clearance operation is kept under continual review and we are satisfied that it operates effectively.