§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the Government's policy towards the granting of visas for Nigerian military personnel. [2257]
§ Mr. HanleySince 24 June 1993 it has been Government policy not, except in the most exceptional circumstances, to issue visas to Nigerian military or security personnel or their families. In line with an EU resolution adopted on 20 November this year, this policy 387W has now been extended to Nigerian civilian Ministers and their families. Although visas that have already been issued cannot be cancelled, we have arranged for entry to the United Kingdom to be denied to those who hold valid multiple entry visas.