Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his US counterpart on their decision to restrict visas to Bangladeshi citizens who undermine democratic election processes in Bangladesh.

We are aware of the decision of the US to restrict the issuance of visas for any Bangladeshi individual believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh. We share the desire for free, fair and participatory elections. All UK visa applications are considered on their individual merits, and in line with UK immigration rules and guidance.