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1108599
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-01more like thismore than 2019-04-01
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Immigration: Families more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What assessment his Department has made of the effect on low-paid workers of the minimum income requirements for non-EEA residents to bring family members to the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Bath more like this
tabling member printed
Wera Hobhouse more like this
uin 910144 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-01more like thismore than 2019-04-01
answer text <p>The level of the minimum income threshold was set after considering advice from the independent Migration Advisory Committee. The Supreme Court has endorsed the lawfulness of this approach and agrees that the minimum income requirement strikes a fair balance between the interests of UK citizens wishing to sponsor a non-EEA spouse and of the community in general.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-01T15:53:49.137Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-01T15:53:49.137Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes remove filter
tabling member
4602
label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse more like this
1104725
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Immigration: EU Nationals more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps his Department is taking to support young EU nationals apply to the EU Settlement Scheme who may have difficulty in providing documentation proving their residency in the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Dulwich and West Norwood more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Hayes more like this
uin 236500 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-28more like thismore than 2019-03-28
answer text <p>There is a range of support available to those who require assistance ap-plying to the Scheme.</p><p><br>Generally, children under 21 applying as the dependent of their parent or guardian only need to provide evidence of their relationship to the parent or guardian to be granted the same status.</p><p>There is no need for them to prove their own UK residence.</p><p><br>The Home Office is willing to accept a broad range of evidence of applicant’s residency in the UK. Applicants will need to provide one document only dated in the last six months to be granted pre-settled status.</p><p>Guidance on the evidence EU citizens can submit is available on gov.uk (<a href="http://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-settlement-scheme-evidence-of-uk-residence" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-settlement-scheme-evidence-of-uk-residence</a>).</p><p>If applicants do not have enough evidence, the Home Office’s EU Settlement Scheme Resolution Centre will work with them to confirm when they have been resident in the UK based on all the evidence available.</p><p>For vulnerable applicants, caseworkers will be able to exercise discretion on compassionate grounds, based on the range of evidence available. There is also support available through community organisations supported by the Home Office’s Grant Scheme funding.</p>
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-03-28T16:47:44.203Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-28T16:47:44.203Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes remove filter
tabling member
4510
label Biography information for Helen Hayes more like this
1104744
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Seasonal Workers more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many places in the seasonal workers pilot scheme have been ring-fenced for Scotland. more like this
tabling member constituency Kilmarnock and Loudoun more like this
tabling member printed
Alan Brown more like this
uin 236504 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-28more like thismore than 2019-03-28
answer text <p>As my Rt Hon Friend, the Home Secretary, set out in his Written Ministerial Statement of 6 March (HCWS1380), this is a UK wide pilot and we have placed a specific duty on the scheme operators to ensure that all regions of the UK are able to benefit.</p><p>The pilot is designed to test the effectiveness of our immigration system at supporting the horticulture sector during peak production periods, whilst maintaining robust immigration control and ensuring there are minimal impacts on local communities and public services. 2,500 places has been identified as the appropriate number for this purpose.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
grouped question UIN 236505 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-03-28T16:50:08.423Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-28T16:50:08.423Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes remove filter
tabling member
4470
label Biography information for Alan Brown more like this
1104745
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Seasonal Workers more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criteria his Department used to determine the figure of 2,500 for non-EU workers for the seasonal workers pilot scheme; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Kilmarnock and Loudoun more like this
tabling member printed
Alan Brown more like this
uin 236505 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-28more like thismore than 2019-03-28
answer text <p>As my Rt Hon Friend, the Home Secretary, set out in his Written Ministerial Statement of 6 March (HCWS1380), this is a UK wide pilot and we have placed a specific duty on the scheme operators to ensure that all regions of the UK are able to benefit.</p><p>The pilot is designed to test the effectiveness of our immigration system at supporting the horticulture sector during peak production periods, whilst maintaining robust immigration control and ensuring there are minimal impacts on local communities and public services. 2,500 places has been identified as the appropriate number for this purpose.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
grouped question UIN 236504 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-03-28T16:50:08.47Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-28T16:50:08.47Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes remove filter
tabling member
4470
label Biography information for Alan Brown more like this
1104756
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Migrant Workers: Health Services more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to ensure the recruitment of NHS and care workers from (a) EU and (b) non-EU countries to meet levels of demand after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Na h-Eileanan an Iar more like this
tabling member printed
Angus Brendan MacNeil more like this
uin 236399 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-28more like thismore than 2019-03-28
answer text <p>In December 2018, the Government set out its proposals in “the UK’s future Skills-based Immigration System” White Paper. The White Paper proposals include a new route for skilled workers which will be open to anyone at RQF level 3 and above, irrespective of where they are applying from. This route will not be capped allowing all of those who meet our requirements to come to the UK.</p><p><br>The White Paper also includes a transitional route for temporary workers which will be open to anyone from qualifying countries, wishing to fill positions at any skill level, for up to 12 months. We do not intend to impose a cap on the number of people wishing to use the route.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-03-28T17:07:06.323Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-28T17:07:06.323Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes remove filter
tabling member
1546
label Biography information for Angus Brendan MacNeil more like this
1104758
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Migrant Workers: Nurses more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he plans to (a) retain and (b) extend to EEA citizens the Tier 2 visa salary exemption for nurses after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Na h-Eileanan an Iar more like this
tabling member printed
Angus Brendan MacNeil more like this
uin 236400 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-28more like thismore than 2019-03-28
answer text <p>We have been clear that we want all EU nationals, including those working in the NHS and the care sector, to stay in the UK after we leave the EU.</p><p>In their report, EEA migration in the UK, the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recommended maintaining the existing system of salary thresholds.</p><p>The Government has been clear that we will undertake an extensive programme of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders across the UK, including with the private, public and voluntary sector and local government, as well as industry representatives and individual businesses before taking a final decision on the level of salary thresholds.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
grouped question UIN 236401 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-03-28T17:24:41.973Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-28T17:24:41.973Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes remove filter
tabling member
1546
label Biography information for Angus Brendan MacNeil more like this
1104759
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Care Workers more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he plans to ensure that overseas care workers are exempt from the Tier 2 visa £30,000 salary cap and able to work in the UK; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Na h-Eileanan an Iar more like this
tabling member printed
Angus Brendan MacNeil more like this
uin 236401 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-28more like thismore than 2019-03-28
answer text <p>We have been clear that we want all EU nationals, including those working in the NHS and the care sector, to stay in the UK after we leave the EU.</p><p>In their report, EEA migration in the UK, the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recommended maintaining the existing system of salary thresholds.</p><p>The Government has been clear that we will undertake an extensive programme of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders across the UK, including with the private, public and voluntary sector and local government, as well as industry representatives and individual businesses before taking a final decision on the level of salary thresholds.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
grouped question UIN 236400 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-03-28T17:24:42.01Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-28T17:24:42.01Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes remove filter
tabling member
1546
label Biography information for Angus Brendan MacNeil more like this
1104871
registered interest true more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Immigration: Commonwealth more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of removing visa charges for Commonwealth armed forces personnel applying for indefinite leave to remain. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis more like this
uin 236432 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-28more like thismore than 2019-03-28
answer text <p>We currently have no plans to exempt commonwealth nationals who have served in HM Forces from paying a fee when applying to settle in the UK.</p><p>The Home Office reviews fees on a yearly basis and income from fees charged for immigration and nationality applications plays a vital role in our ability to run a sustainable immigration and nationality system and minimize the burden on the taxpayer</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-03-28T17:09:38.447Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-28T17:09:38.447Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes remove filter
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
1104882
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Migrant Workers: Nurses more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Tier 2 visa salary exemption for nurses will (a) remain his policy after the UK leaves the EU and (b) be extended to EEA citizens. more like this
tabling member constituency Richmond Park more like this
tabling member printed
Zac Goldsmith more like this
uin 236441 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-28more like thismore than 2019-03-28
answer text <p>We have been clear that we want all EU nationals, including those working in the NHS and the care sector, to stay in the UK after we leave the EU.</p><p>In their report, EEA migration in the UK, the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recommended maintaining the existing system of salary thresholds.</p><p>The Government has been clear that we will undertake an extensive programme of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders across the UK, including with the private, public and voluntary sector and local government, as well as industry representatives and individual businesses before taking a final decision on the level of salary thresholds.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-03-28T17:08:42.22Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-28T17:08:42.22Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes remove filter
tabling member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
1104883
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Migrant Workers: Care Workers more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to ensure that care workers from EU Member States can work in the UK after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Richmond Park more like this
tabling member printed
Zac Goldsmith more like this
uin 236442 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-28more like thismore than 2019-03-28
answer text <p>In December 2018, the Government set out its proposals in “the UK’s future Skills-based Immigration System” White Paper. The White Paper proposals include a new route for skilled workers which will be open to anyone at RQF level 3 and above, irrespective of where they are applying from. This route will not be capped allowing all of those who meet our requirements to come to the UK.</p><p><br>The White Paper also includes a transitional route for temporary workers which will be open to anyone from qualifying countries, wishing to fill posi-tions at any skill level, for up to 12 months. We do not intend to impose a cap on the number of people wishing to use the route.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-03-28T17:02:58.527Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-28T17:02:58.527Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes remove filter
tabling member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this