HC Deb 22 July 1999 vol 335 cc604-5W
Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs for what reason people making visa applications on behalf of relatives living in India for entry to the United Kingdom are required to submit original documents rather than photocopies; and if he will make a statement. [92211]

Mr. Hoon

We prefer sponsors of visa applicants worldwide, not only from India, to submit documents in original form rather than photocopied because it is easier for entry clearance staff to establish their authenticity. It also saves the sponsor the time and expense of having photocopies made and notarised.