§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations on behalf of Her Majesty's Government he has made to the Government of Pakistan over the murder on 16 April of Iqbal Masih; and if he will make a statement. [22384]
§ Mr. BaldryI have made no representations to the Government of Pakistan. We deplore the murder of Iqbal Masih and hope the Pakistan authorities will be able swiftly to identify and bring to justice those responsible.
§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to which British post in Pakistan Iqbal Masih applied for a visa to visit the United Kingdom; when his application was received; when it was referred to London; if the application was granted; when Iqbal Masih was informed of the decision; and if he will make a statement. [22386]
§ Mr. BaldryWe do not normally disclose details of an individual's entry clearance application to third parties without the applicant's consent. However, in this case I250W can say that Mr. Iqbal Masih applied for a United Kingdom visa in Stockholm on 11 November 1994.
The application was referred to Islamabad in line with normal practice. Before a reply was received from Islamabad, Mr. Masih returned to Pakistan.