§ Mr. BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received414W about United Kingdom citizens experiencing difficulties in arranging for funds to be remitted from bank accounts in India to the UK; and if he will make a statement. [104901]
§ Mr. Hain[holding answer 17 January 2000]: We are aware of the difficulties faced by UK citizens in remitting funds from India. High Commission staff in India are active in assisting UK citizens in this process. We recognise, however, that this can often be a lengthy process which is bound by the relevant Indian exchange regulations.