HL Deb 04 April 2001 vol 624 c121WA
Baroness Seccombe

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many diplomatic passports have been issued in the last 12 months; and which countries the individuals to whom they have been issued represent. [HL1452]

Baroness Scotland of Ashthal

1,891 British diplomatic passports have been issued in the last 12 months to representatives of Her Majesty's Government serving at British diplomatic missions overseas and their dependants.

Baroness Seccombe

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What meetings have taken place in the last 12 months between the Baroness Scotland of Asthal and. Mr Keith Vaz MP concerning passports, and in particular diplomatic passport applications. [HL1453]

Baroness Scotland of Ashthal

None.

Baroness Seccombe

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are the names of foreign nationals who have been granted diplomatic passports in the last 12 months. [HL1454]

Baroness Scotland of Ashthal

No foreign nationals have been granted British diplomatic passports: only British nationals are entitled to carry such passports.