§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will instruct the British commission in Islamabad to issue a visa to Wahid Akhtar, ref: TH/2480/93, following the decision of the immigration appeal tribunal on 17 December to refuse the Home Office leave to appeal; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Charles WardleIn accordance with normal procedures a copy of the determination refusing leave to appeal was sent to Islamabad on 28 January. It is for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office post in Islamabad to decide whether to issue entry clearance. The hon. Member will be informed of the outcome of this case.