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1316182

registered interest
date	19/05/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Au Pairs: EU Nationals
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether au pairs from the EU can enter the UK to help look after a friend or a relative's children unpaid, without a work permit.
tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
uin	3797
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2021 answer text <p>EU nationals can enter the UK as visitors without needing to apply for a visa or a work permit in advance. They can do a range of activities but should not be intending to work in the UK or fill a UK-based role without status.</p><p>As set out in the Visit guidance, a family member may come to look after a child in the UK, provided it is for a short visit and does not amount to the relative being employed as a child-minder or au pair.</p><p>Decision makers need to be satisfied the visit is of a short duration, the relative is a genuine visitor and will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 24/05/2021 15:47:42 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

1316221

registered interest
date	19/05/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration: EU Nationals
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has investigated the cause of the error whereby British citizens have incorrectly received letters urging them to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme; and whether the relevant databases have been updated to prevent that error from occurring again.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	3849
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2021 answer text <p>The Government is using every possible channel to encourage everyone who is eligible for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to apply.</p><p>The Home Office is currently working with HMRC and DWP to encourage EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who receive benefits to apply to the EUSS if they have yet to do so. Letters are being sent out to encourage recipients to apply to the EUSS to protect their existing rights in the UK before the deadline of 30 June 2021.</p><p>In trying to reach as many people as possible, there may be a small number of instances where these letters are sent to recipients who are naturalised as a British citizen. The letter may also be received by a small number of individuals who have already applied to the EUSS, for example because they applied after the initial exercise with DWP or HMRC was completed, but before the letter was sent out. The letter makes clear anyone who is a British citizen or already has EUSS status does not need to take any action.</p><p>As of 30 April 2021, 4.9m grants of EUSS status have been made. The Home Office urges anyone eligible for the EUSS to apply before the 30 June deadline to ensure their rights are protected following the end of the grace period.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 27/05/2021 15:57:31 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

1316297

registered interest
date	19/05/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Migrant Workers: Care Workers
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 make it her policy to expand the list of professions eligible for the fee-free one-year visa extension during the covid-19 outbreak to include care workers; what recent discussions she has had with representatives of care workers on the exclusion of that workforce from that list; what estimate she has made of the number of care workers so affected; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	3838
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2021 answer text <p>The Government recognises the vital contribution overseas NHS, health and social care workers have and continue to make in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p>The introduction of the Health and Care visa last August made it quicker and cheaper for regulated health and care professionals – including Senior Care Workers - and their dependents to secure their visa.</p><p>Since the start of the pandemic, the Government has extended the visas of over 10,000 key, frontline regulated health and care professionals, and their eligible family members.</p><p>The Department of Health and Social Care regularly meet with the Health and Social Care sector and we will keep the free extension offer under review.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 27/05/2021 15:54:40 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1316310

registered interest
date	19/05/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Intelligence Services: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with the Scottish Government on the routine operation of the security services in Scotland.
tabling member constituency	East Lothian
tabling member printed	Kenny MacAskill
uin	4040
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2021 answer text <p>As has been the policy of successive governments, we do not comment on matters relating to the intelligence agencies.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 24/05/2021 15:54:06 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4772 label Biography information for Kenny MacAskill

1316360

registered interest
date	19/05/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	British Nationality: Ceremonies
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 make an assessment of the potential merits of suspending the requirement to attend a citizenship ceremony during the outbreak of covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Stockport
tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
uin	4056
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2021 answer text <p>The citizenship ceremony is an important part of becoming a British citizen. Citizenship ceremonies have now resumed with reduced capacity due to social distancing measures in line with government guidelines. Local Authorities are also conducting virtual ceremonies where possible.</p><p>The usual deadline for a person to attend a ceremony within three months of their application being approved has been extended to six months. Advice regarding COVID-19 impacts on Citizenship ceremonies is available at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/citizenship-ceremonies" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/citizenship-ceremonies</a>.</p><p>There is discretion to waive the requirements to make the oath and pledge and attend a ceremony in the special circumstances of an individual case.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 27/05/2021 15:47:47 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1316361

registered interest
date	19/05/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	British Nationality: Ceremonies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of citizenship ceremonies that have been delayed in (a) England, (b) the North West and (c) Stockport constituency since March 2020.
tabling member constituency	Stockport
tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
uin	4057
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2021 answer text <p>Over 206 local authorities across the UK are responsible for planning and conducting Citizenship ceremonies within each local authority area.</p><p>Information is not held by the Home Office on the number of ceremonies which have been scheduled or completed by local authorities.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 27/05/2021 15:49:02 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1316362

registered interest
date	19/05/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	British Nationality: Ceremonies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effect of increases in the waiting time for citizenship ceremonies on applicants.
tabling member constituency	Stockport
tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
uin	4058
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2021 answer text <p>The usual deadline for a person to attend a ceremony within three months of their application being approved has been extended to six months. The majority of those applying for British citizenship (naturalisation applicants) will be settled in the UK, and so already able to access public services on this basis.</p><p>In addition, there is discretion to waive the requirements to make the oath, pledge and to attend a ceremony in the special circumstances where a person needs to acquire citizenship quickly for a compelling reason.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 27/05/2021 15:49:58 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1315570

registered interest
date	18/05/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Lisa Smith
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 reconsider an appeal to the decision in respect of Lisa Smith who won an appeal against a ban on entering Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	2991
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2021 answer text <p>The Government is disappointed with the outcome of the preliminary hearing in this case and is considering its options for appealing the decision.</p><p>It would be inappropriate to comment further in light of the ongoing legal proceedings.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 21/05/2021 12:38:56 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1315588

registered interest
date	18/05/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Iraq
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of Iraqi translators who worked for the British Army in Iraq that are seeking asylum in the UK; and what steps she is taking to support their asylum claims.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	2953
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/05/2021 answer text <p>We successfully resettled interpreters and their families from Iraq in recognition of the huge debt of gratitude we owed them for risking their lives alongside UK armed forces. This scheme included relocation to the UK or a financial payment for eligible members of staff.</p><p>Although this scheme has now closed, we still have a proud record of supporting those in danger of persecution and all asylum claims lodged in the UK are carefully considered on their individual merits including those claims made by Iraqi translators who worked for the British Army.</p><p>Additionally, Migrant Help provide independent advice and guidance to assist those considering seeking asylum and those who have claimed asylum to move through and understand the asylum process.</p><p>The Home Office is unable to state how many asylum applications have been made by Iraqi translators who worked for the British Army in Iraq as such data can only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 25/05/2021 11:17:31 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster previous answer version 2159 answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

1315783

registered interest
date	18/05/2021
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Au Pairs: EU Nationals
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential effect on working parents who rely on au pairs for childcare of the decision not to grant a dedicated immigration route for au pairs from the EU.
tabling member constituency	Hampstead and Kilburn
tabling member printed	Tulip Siddiq
uin	3083
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/05/2021 answer text <p>As has been the case since 2008, successive governments have decided the UK’s immigration system should not offer a dedicated visa route for au pairs.</p><p>Those who wish to employ an au pair can either look to offer a package which makes it attractive to those with general rights to work in the UK, such as those who arrive under our Youth Mobility Schemes, or dependants of people already settled in the UK, or use the wide range of childcare options in the UK relied upon by most families.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 26/05/2021 11:34:20 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4518 label Biography information for Tulip Siddiq