The Church of Scotland has condemned Home Office red tape that twice denied visas for an invited delegation of Pakistani Christians because they are too poor. The Presbytery of Glasgow vouched for the two delegates from the Church of Pakistan, invited as part of a twinning project between the two Christian communities. The Home Office refused entry to the two clergy despite the Church of Scotland assuring the Government that it is paying for the visit. The Presbytery will now raise the issue at the Home Office via Members of Parliament. The officer dealing with the case wrote to the church visitors, ‘It is acknowledged that the Church of Scotland will bear the costs of your visit. I am not satisfied you are genuinely seeking entry for a limited period - not exceeding six months. Unless financial circumstances change, future applications are likely to be refused.’