ANNEX
Visit to New Delhi and Islamabad, 21-27
February 1998
Members participating: Mr Eric Illsley and Mr David
Wilshire.
NEW DELHI
Monday 23 February
Mr Wayne Leiminger, US Consul-General in charge of
the entry clearance operation and Mr Art Mills, Immigration Section,
US Embassy.
Mr Bob Brack, Acting Head of Immigration Section
and Airline Liaison Officer, Canadian High Commission.
Tuesday 24 February
Shri H S Puri, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External
Affairs of the Government of India.
Shri R V Pillai, Chairman of the Indian Human Rights
Commission.
In addition, on Monday 23 February, the group toured
the Immigration Section from street to counter and, on both days,
had discussions with Immigration Section staff, UK-based and locally-engaged
and those applying for visas. Members attended a range of interviews
individually.
ISLAMABAD
Wednesday 25 February
Ms Clare Newton, British Council Acting Director,
Pakistan.
In addition, on Wednesday 25 February, the group
toured the Immigration Section from street to counter and, on
both Wednesday 25 February and Thursday 26 February, had discussions
with Immigration Section staff, UK-based and locally-engaged and
those applying for visas. Members attended a range of interviews
individually. The group also had a briefing from the Nurse on
welfare matters.
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