HC Deb 12 June 1996 vol 279 c194W
23. Mr. Livingstone

To 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 Bonsor

My right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary has made no representations to the Russian Government about the timing of the elections.

33. Mr. Rendel

To 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. Hanley

Following 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

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