HL Deb 03 June 1997 vol 580 c19WA
Lord Monkswell

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What plans he has to change consular fees.

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

An Order in Council was made on 20 May which reduces both the cost of a five year multiple entry visa and the cost of a certificate of entitlement and completes the three staged increase in settlement visa fees designed to achieve full cost recovery in this category. The order also abolishes the fee for the confirmation of the right of abode (now obsolete). The order will come into effect on 10 June.