§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs from which overseas British posts former Yugoslavia nationals are able to apply for visas to visit the United Kingdom; what is the average delay at each post in interviewing those applying for visas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydFormer Yugoslavia nationals can apply at any British visa-issuing post overseas. Straightforward visitor visa applications are processed within 24 hours of receipt. The method of recording statistics at posts worldwide does not allow us to establish the average waiting time at posts for applicants from the former Yugoslavia who are required to attend for interview.