HC Deb 28 October 1999 vol 336 cc992-3W
Mr. Hilary Benn

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the operation of the interim appointment system in Islamabad for applicants seeking entry clearance. [95657]

Mr. Vaz

In an attempt to reduce waiting times for interviews, our High Commission in Islamabad has set up a system aimed at processing some straightforward applications for settlement visas more quickly. Applications which are judged to fall into this category may be submitted to the High Commission on any Tuesday for consideration.

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