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1435223

	registered interest
	date	24/02/2022
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Visas: Russia
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Russian nationals hold Tier 1 investor visas.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	129168
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2022 answer text <p>The Home Office publishes data on entry clearance visas and settlement in the ‘Immigration Statistics Quarterly Release’.</p><p>Data on the number of applications from Investor visas (previously Tier 1) to Russian nationals, and the decisions on such applications are published in tables ‘Vis_D01’ and ‘Vis_D02’ of the <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fuploads%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Fattachment_data%2Ffile%2F1055422%2Fentry-clearance-visa-outcomes-datasets-dec-2021.xlsx&amp;data=04%7C01%7CKeeley.Touhey%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cec6bfc9101ab42d502df08d9f84eafc8%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C637813839097863805%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=1zHN54FUHzK0fnC7JzCFp1fZOgVSR%2FOADtIitz4719k%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">entry clearance detailed datasets</a>. Data relating to Grants of Settlement by nationality and visa type are published in table Se_D01 of the <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fuploads%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Fattachment_data%2Ffile%2F1055252%2Fsettlement-datasets-dec-2021.xlsx&amp;data=04%7C01%7CKeeley.Touhey%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cec6bfc9101ab42d502df08d9f84eafc8%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C637813839097863805%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=smBTmrNyuht2elfoUQpbO38iveyF1dQKHfuRJ6eOroQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">settlement detailed datasets</a>.</p><p>These data do not say how many years a person has been resident before being granted settlement. Information on how to use the dataset can be found in the ‘Notes’ page of the workbook.</p><p>The latest data includes up to the end of 2021.</p><p>Please note the published data relate to Russian nationals, regardless of their residency.</p><p>Information on future Home Office statistical release dates can be found in the ‘Research and statistics calendar’.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster grouped question UIN 129169 129170 129171 question first answered 01/03/2022 18:03:17 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1435224

	registered interest
	date	24/02/2022
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Visas: Russia
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Russian nationals have been awarded settled status after receiving a Tier 1 Investor visa.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	129169
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2022 answer text <p>The Home Office publishes data on entry clearance visas and settlement in the ‘Immigration Statistics Quarterly Release’.</p><p>Data on the number of applications from Investor visas (previously Tier 1) to Russian nationals, and the decisions on such applications are published in tables ‘Vis_D01’ and ‘Vis_D02’ of the <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fuploads%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Fattachment_data%2Ffile%2F1055422%2Fentry-clearance-visa-outcomes-datasets-dec-2021.xlsx&amp;data=04%7C01%7CKeeley.Touhey%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cec6bfc9101ab42d502df08d9f84eafc8%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C637813839097863805%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=1zHN54FUHzK0fnC7JzCFp1fZOgVSR%2FOADtIitz4719k%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">entry clearance detailed datasets</a>. Data relating to Grants of Settlement by nationality and visa type are published in table Se_D01 of the <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fuploads%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Fattachment_data%2Ffile%2F1055252%2Fsettlement-datasets-dec-2021.xlsx&amp;data=04%7C01%7CKeeley.Touhey%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cec6bfc9101ab42d502df08d9f84eafc8%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C637813839097863805%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=smBTmrNyuht2elfoUQpbO38iveyF1dQKHfuRJ6eOroQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">settlement detailed datasets</a>.</p><p>These data do not say how many years a person has been resident before being granted settlement. Information on how to use the dataset can be found in the ‘Notes’ page of the workbook.</p><p>The latest data includes up to the end of 2021.</p><p>Please note the published data relate to Russian nationals, regardless of their residency.</p><p>Information on future Home Office statistical release dates can be found in the ‘Research and statistics calendar’.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster grouped question UIN 129168 129170 129171 question first answered 01/03/2022 18:03:17 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1385707

	registered interest
	date	07/12/2021
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Visas: Married People
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the current processing time is for the determination of a decision on a spousal visa application.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	88765
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text <p>Entry Clearance applications for spouse visas have a published service standard of 60 working days.</p><p>Leave to Remain applications for spouse visas have a published service standard of eight weeks.</p><p>Indefinite Leave to Remain applications for spouse visas have a published service standard of six months.</p><p>The Home Office publishes data on visa applications in <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fcollections%2Fmigration-transparency-data&amp;data=04%7C01%7CVandCSheffield.PQandFOI%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C6136c887f8b44ace18d508d9ba47e854%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C637745640258959741%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=Cu5MMlpQpHpXWkjuO9HAx698OYUHwFHIaUpEG%2BmDQcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Migration transparency data - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></p><p>Data on processing times for applications for spousal visas are published in table VC_02 of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visas-and-citizenship-data-q2-2021" target="_blank">Transparency data overview: Visas and Citizenship data: Q2 2021 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.</p><p>Information on how to use the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visas-and-citizenship-data-q2-2021" target="_blank">Transparency data overview: Visas and Citizenship data: Q2 2021 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>. can be found in the ‘Notes’ page of the workbook. The latest data relates to year ending September 2021.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster grouped question UIN 88766 question first answered 14/12/2021 10:42:13 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1385708

	registered interest
	date	07/12/2021
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Visas: Married People
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average processing time has been for the determination of a decision on a spousal visa application in each year from 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	88766
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text <p>Entry Clearance applications for spouse visas have a published service standard of 60 working days.</p><p>Leave to Remain applications for spouse visas have a published service standard of eight weeks.</p><p>Indefinite Leave to Remain applications for spouse visas have a published service standard of six months.</p><p>The Home Office publishes data on visa applications in <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fcollections%2Fmigration-transparency-data&amp;data=04%7C01%7CVandCSheffield.PQandFOI%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C6136c887f8b44ace18d508d9ba47e854%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C637745640258959741%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=Cu5MMlpQpHpXWkjuO9HAx698OYUHwFHIaUpEG%2BmDQcU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Migration transparency data - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></p><p>Data on processing times for applications for spousal visas are published in table VC_02 of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visas-and-citizenship-data-q2-2021" target="_blank">Transparency data overview: Visas and Citizenship data: Q2 2021 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.</p><p>Information on how to use the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visas-and-citizenship-data-q2-2021" target="_blank">Transparency data overview: Visas and Citizenship data: Q2 2021 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>. can be found in the ‘Notes’ page of the workbook. The latest data relates to year ending September 2021.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster grouped question UIN 88765 question first answered 14/12/2021 10:42:13 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1435225

	registered interest
	date	24/02/2022
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Visas: Foreign Investment in UK
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Tier 1 investor visas have been awarded in each year since the start of that scheme.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	129170
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2022 answer text <p>The Home Office publishes data on entry clearance visas and settlement in the ‘Immigration Statistics Quarterly Release’.</p><p>Data on the number of applications from Investor visas (previously Tier 1) to Russian nationals, and the decisions on such applications are published in tables ‘Vis_D01’ and ‘Vis_D02’ of the <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fuploads%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Fattachment_data%2Ffile%2F1055422%2Fentry-clearance-visa-outcomes-datasets-dec-2021.xlsx&amp;data=04%7C01%7CKeeley.Touhey%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cec6bfc9101ab42d502df08d9f84eafc8%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C637813839097863805%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=1zHN54FUHzK0fnC7JzCFp1fZOgVSR%2FOADtIitz4719k%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">entry clearance detailed datasets</a>. Data relating to Grants of Settlement by nationality and visa type are published in table Se_D01 of the <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fuploads%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Fattachment_data%2Ffile%2F1055252%2Fsettlement-datasets-dec-2021.xlsx&amp;data=04%7C01%7CKeeley.Touhey%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cec6bfc9101ab42d502df08d9f84eafc8%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C637813839097863805%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=smBTmrNyuht2elfoUQpbO38iveyF1dQKHfuRJ6eOroQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">settlement detailed datasets</a>.</p><p>These data do not say how many years a person has been resident before being granted settlement. Information on how to use the dataset can be found in the ‘Notes’ page of the workbook.</p><p>The latest data includes up to the end of 2021.</p><p>Please note the published data relate to Russian nationals, regardless of their residency.</p><p>Information on future Home Office statistical release dates can be found in the ‘Research and statistics calendar’.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster grouped question UIN 129168 129169 129171 question first answered 01/03/2022 18:03:17 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1345499

	registered interest
	date	09/07/2021
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Visas: EU Countries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 8 July 20201 to Question 25865 on Overseas Visitors: EEA Nationals, what the reciprocal arrangements are for UK citizens travelling to the EU; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	30375
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2021 answer text <p>The EU has legislated to allow British Citizens visa-free travel in the Schengen area for short-stays, such as for tourism, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This is the standard length of stay the EU offers to nationals of eligible third countries, in line with existing EU legislation.</p><p>The EU’s Schengen Borders Code governs the rules for entry and exit in the Schengen area.</p><p>The arrangements outlined in the Answer of 8 July 20201 to Question 25865 apply to those arriving in the UK under the Visitor Route regardless of their nationality. The only difference between visa and non-visa nationals being where the assessment against the rules takes place.</p><p>The generosity of these arrangements reflects the UK Government’s desire to welcome visitors who are key to Scotland’s hospitality and cultural sector, students taking short courses and those wishing to make visits of up to 6 months in length to see relatives here in the UK.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 19/07/2021 15:26:41 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1177366

	registered interest
	date	10/02/2020
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Visas: China
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the coronavirus, what steps the Government is taking to relax visa travel return requirements for visitors already in the UK and who are due to return to China; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	14757
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2020 answer text <p>We will take a proportionate approach to individuals who are unable to comply with their visa due to circumstances beyond their control, and are actively engaging with the relevant sectors to develop an effective strategy to ensure individuals are not penalised. Information and guidance will be placed into the public domain as soon as it is available.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 13/02/2020 14:35:10 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1187565

	registered interest
	date	24/03/2020
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Visas: China
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will further extend the relaxation of visa requirements for Chinese nationals in the UK beyond 31 March 2020.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	34370
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/04/2020 answer text <p>Visa nationals whose leave expired after the 24 January and who cannot leave the country because of travel restrictions or self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to extend their visa.</p><p>A dedicated COVID-19 immigration team has been set up within UKVI to make the process as straightforward as possible. Anyone in this situation just needs to contact this team, via the following email address, <a href="mailto:CIH@homeoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">CIH@homeoffice.gov.uk</a>, to let them know their visa has expired and they will be issued with an extension.</p><p>This will last until 31 May, but will be kept under regular review in case further extensions are needed.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 02/04/2020 11:46:37 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1435245

	registered interest
	date	24/02/2022
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Visas
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have received settled status after being resident in the UK with a Tier 1 (Investor) visa for (a) two years, (b) three years and (c) four years.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	129171
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2022 answer text <p>The Home Office publishes data on entry clearance visas and settlement in the ‘Immigration Statistics Quarterly Release’.</p><p>Data on the number of applications from Investor visas (previously Tier 1) to Russian nationals, and the decisions on such applications are published in tables ‘Vis_D01’ and ‘Vis_D02’ of the <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fuploads%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Fattachment_data%2Ffile%2F1055422%2Fentry-clearance-visa-outcomes-datasets-dec-2021.xlsx&amp;data=04%7C01%7CKeeley.Touhey%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cec6bfc9101ab42d502df08d9f84eafc8%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C637813839097863805%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=1zHN54FUHzK0fnC7JzCFp1fZOgVSR%2FOADtIitz4719k%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">entry clearance detailed datasets</a>. Data relating to Grants of Settlement by nationality and visa type are published in table Se_D01 of the <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fuploads%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Fattachment_data%2Ffile%2F1055252%2Fsettlement-datasets-dec-2021.xlsx&amp;data=04%7C01%7CKeeley.Touhey%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cec6bfc9101ab42d502df08d9f84eafc8%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C637813839097863805%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=smBTmrNyuht2elfoUQpbO38iveyF1dQKHfuRJ6eOroQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">settlement detailed datasets</a>.</p><p>These data do not say how many years a person has been resident before being granted settlement. Information on how to use the dataset can be found in the ‘Notes’ page of the workbook.</p><p>The latest data includes up to the end of 2021.</p><p>Please note the published data relate to Russian nationals, regardless of their residency.</p><p>Information on future Home Office statistical release dates can be found in the ‘Research and statistics calendar’.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster grouped question UIN 129168 129169 129170 question first answered 01/03/2022 18:03:17 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1352122

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2021
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Refugees: Afghanistan
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to expedite decisions on family reunion applications made by Afghan refugees in the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
	tabling member printed	Alan Brown
	uin	41976
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2021 answer text <p>The Home Office has already taken steps to prioritise any outstanding Family Reunion applications made by Afghan refugees in the UK.</p><p>The Home Office will not routinely expedite Afghan cases, as to do so would discriminate against other nationalities who may face similar risks, but we will consider cases on an individual basis to assess, in line with the existing approach on applications for Family Reunion, whether the risks presented mean the case should be expedited.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 13/09/2021 15:41:45 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown