HC Deb 14 March 2000 vol 346 c157W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to introduce a bond scheme for visitors to the UK from areas other than South Africa; and if he will make a statement. [113941]

Mrs. Roche

We have not yet decided where to run the pilot scheme. A bond scheme can, however, operate only in countries whose nationals require a visa prior to travelling here. As South African nationals do not require prior entry clearance, consideration is not being given to operating the pilot there.

Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will publish the Government's response to the consultation on its proposal for a bond scheme for visitors to the UK. [113940]

Mrs. Roche

An announcement about the results of the consultation process will be made in due course. We will also publish our proposals for the scheme when they are finalised. These will take account of all the representations made to us, including those in response to the consultation document.

Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish the responses to the consultation process on a bond scheme for visitors to the UK. [113939]

Mrs. Roche

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave him on 8 February 2000,Official Report, column 145W.