§ Mr. CarmichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he has taken(a) to assess the extent of and (b) to raise awareness of institutional racism with entry clearance officers working for the Joint Entry Clearance Unit. [17988]
§ Mr. BradshawAll correspondence to the Joint Entry Clearance Unit is monitored for allegations of racism. The work of entry clearance officers is scrutinised by the independent monitor, who reports to Parliament on the quality of the decision making process. The Parliamentary Ombudsman can investigate allegations of maladministration, including racism. He has received one such complaint this year, which was unfounded.
All entry clearance staff are trained in race awareness.