§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the total number of applications outstanding concerning Somalis who have applied for entry certificates for family reunification; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryIt is not possible to collate this information without disproportionate cost on a worldwide basis. However, there are approximately 850 such applicants awaiting interview in Addis Ababa and Djibouti, and 1,700 such applications pending by the Home Office after being referred by out post in Addis Ababa.