§ Lord Brougham and Vauxasked Her Majesty's Government:
What plans they have to increase consular fees.
§ The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Chalker of Wallasey)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.