§ 23. Mr. LivingstoneTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Russian Government about the timing of the presidential elections. [30866]
§ Sir Nicholas BonsorMy right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary has made no representations to the Russian Government about the timing of the elections.
§ 33. Mr. RendelTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many entry clearance officers have been employed in Russia in each of the last five years; and where they are located. [30877]
§ Mr. HanleyFollowing are the number of staff employed as entry clearance officers in the Russian Federation for the last five years. Moscow is also due to be reinforced by 17 man-months of seasonal relief in 1996, equivalent to nearly 1.5 entry clearance officers.
Entry clearance managers (ECM) Entry clearance officers (ECO) Moscow 1996 2.8 12 1995 1.9 11 1994 1 10 1993 0.5 6 1992 0.5 5 1991 0.5 6 The St. Petersburg post has operated only a visa service since 1993. In addition to permanent staff, St. Petersburg will receive four months of seasonable relief in 1996.
Entry clearance managers Entry clearance officers St. Petersburg 1996 0.35 2 1995 0.35 2 1994 0.15 1 1993 0.1 1