§ Dr. FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the average cost of processing a settlement application. [2866]
§ Mr. FatchettThe average cost of processing a settlement application is £240.
§ Dr. FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many applications for entry clearance have been refused under the primary purpose rule in each of the past five years. [2869]
§ Mr. FatchettThe number of applications for entry clearance wholly or partly refused under the primary purpose rule at Posts in the Indian sub-continent is as follows:
- 1992: 2,580
- 1993: 2,390
- 1994: 2,370
- 1995: 2,440
Definite figures for 1996 are not yet available. Figures for other posts are not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.