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Written Question
India: Visas
Thursday 1st December 2022

Asked by: Christina Rees (Labour (Co-op) - Neath)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Indian counterpart about UK citizens needing to complete a paper-based visa application, before visiting India; and what steps he has taken to have the e-Tourist visa reinstated.

Answered by David Rutley

The FCDO has regularly lobbied the Government of India (GoI) to improve visa services for British Citizens and will continue to update Travel Advice on GOV.UK with the latest information. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary raised the lack of e-visas for British Citizens with the Indian External Affairs Minister during his visit to India on 29 October. Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon also raised it with the Indian High Commissioner on 25 October. We will continue to press India to re-introduce e-visas for British Citizens.

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“Reflections on the judge’s character or motives cannot be made except on a—

substantive—

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I hope Members will bear that in mind when making their contributions. I call Sir Iain Duncan Smith to move the motion...."
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Future of Soft Power

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Future of Soft Power

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 17 Nov 2021
Palestine: Road Map to Peace

"Before we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when they are not speaking in the debate. This is in line with current Government guidance and that of the House of Commons Commission. I remind Members that they are asked by the House to have …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 17 Nov 2021
Palestine: Road Map to Peace

"I will call the SNP spokesperson to speak at 5.08 pm, so I have to put a time limit of about two and a half minutes on those who want to speak. I call Jim Shannon...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 17 Nov 2021
Palestine: Road Map to Peace

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 08 Sep 2021
British Council

"Before we begin, I encourage Members to wear masks when they are not speaking, in line with current Government guidance and that of the House of Commons Commission. Please give each other and members of staff space when seated and when entering and leaving the room. Members should send their …..."
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British Council

"Unfortunately, in 30-minute debates the Member in charge does not have two minutes at the end to respond. I am sorry for the disappointment...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 08 Sep 2021
British Council

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Question put and agreed to...."
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