§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for.Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many British citizens wishing to visit Jamaica during 1993 were(a) refused 44W entry, (b) detained and (c) deported; how many such persons were able to appeal against refusal to grant entry; how many appeals were (i) upheld and (ii) rejected; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI am aware of no cases of British citizens visiting Jamaica who were refused entry, detained or deported in 1993. I am informed that Jamaican immigration legislation makes no provision for appeal against refusal of entry.
§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what advice is issued to Jamaican citizens wishing to visit the United Kingdom as to whether they should apply for pre-entry visas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydJamaican citizens seeking to visit the United Kingdom are advised by both the Jamaican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the British high commission in Kingston that prior entry clearance is advisable, but not mandatory.
Prospective visitors contacting the high commission, whether or not they apply for prior entry clearance, are advised as to the documentation required. Information leaflets are freely available and telephone enquiries, personal callers and correspondence are dealt with by trained entry clearance staff at the British high commission. Local airlines and travel agents are also conversant with requirements.