New Delhi: In the wake of concerns over the proposed changes in its visa policy, Britain has launched a consultation process to assess the views of the people to the plans of the government.

The visitor consultations will last for 12 weeks and the results will be published within three months of the deadline for the responses, a British High Commission spokesman said.

"No decision have been taken," he said.

The spokesman said officials were keen to hear the views of people which will be used to formulate immigration policies for the years ahead.

The consultation relates to short term visits for students, tourists, sponsored family visitors and business travellers, and is a part of wider changes to Britain's immigration system.

"We want to continue to offer a warm welcome to genuine travellers while minimising the risk of abuse of the system," he said.

Contrary to recent speculation, no decisions have yet been taken on whether or not to introduce a bond or shorten the length of tourist visas, the spokesman said.

Source : PTI