Consular Fees (Hansard, 5 July 1995)

HC Deb 05 July 1995 vol 263 c263W 263W

§ Mr. Duncan
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to increase consular fees. [33124]

§ Mr. Baldry
An Order in Council, the Consular Fees Order 1995, made on 28 June, provides for increases between 17 per cent. and 100 per cent. in certain consular fees with effect from 20 July, 1995. A new entry clearance fee for multiple entries, valid for one year, will be introduced on the same date. It is Government policy that the cost of the consular services should be borne by users as far as possible.