Every parliamentary written question tabled by Abtisam Mohamed this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of data from the Migration Advisory Committee report entitled The Fiscal of Immigration, December 2025, which found the actual savings from extending the settlement qualifying period may be approximately £600 million.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the Answer of 17 March 2026 to Question 119436 on Overseas Students: Sudan, if she will take steps to review the decision on Chevening scholarship recipients.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the visa brake on applicants who have been long-term residents in third countries.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to her Department’s press release entitled Visa brake imposed on 4 countries after widespread visa abuse, published on 4 March 2026, what steps she is taking to improve data sharing, including asylum application data, with sponsors.
Awaiting answer.
Whether the £10 billion figure cited in her speech of 5 March 2026 on the Earned Settlement proposals represents direct savings to public finances, or a long-term estimate of the fiscal cost of a specific group of migrants over their lifetime.
Proposals for introducing an earned settlement model, as set out in the Command Paper “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement” (CP1448), were subject to a public consultation, which opened on 20 November 2025 and closed on 12 February 2026.We are currently considering the results of that consultation, and have been and continue to work closely with other departments across government on the impacts of Earned Settlement, including with the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Education in relation to the Child Poverty Strategy.The Home Secretary’s speech on 5 March 2026 referred to the lifetime net fiscal costs of care workers and their adult dependants expected to settle between 2026 and 2030. This is based on findings from the Migration Advisory Committee published here: Estimated lifetime net fiscal costs for care workers and their adult dependants - GOV.UK.As with all significant policy changes, the proposals will be subject to both economic impact assessments and equality impact assessments, which we will make available when the full response to the consultation is published.Once the final model has been decided, the Government will communicate the outcome publicly.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of earned settlement proposals on overall tax contributions; and whether this has been factored into the fiscal modelling for the proposals.
Proposals for introducing an earned settlement model, as set out in the Command Paper “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement” (CP1448), were subject to a public consultation, which opened on 20 November 2025 and closed on 12 February 2026.We are currently considering the results of that consultation, and have been and continue to work closely with other departments across government on the impacts of Earned Settlement, including with the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Education in relation to the Child Poverty Strategy.The Home Secretary’s speech on 5 March 2026 referred to the lifetime net fiscal costs of care workers and their adult dependants expected to settle between 2026 and 2030. This is based on findings from the Migration Advisory Committee published here: Estimated lifetime net fiscal costs for care workers and their adult dependants - GOV.UK.As with all significant policy changes, the proposals will be subject to both economic impact assessments and equality impact assessments, which we will make available when the full response to the consultation is published.Once the final model has been decided, the Government will communicate the outcome publicly.
What steps her Department is taking to ensure children’s best interests will be treated as a primary consideration when considering forthcoming legislation on Article 8, in line with the UK’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
This government is fully committed to the European Convention on Human Rights and our obligations under the UN Convention on the rights of the child. However, the government recognises the family and private life rules are not working as intended.As we work to restore order, control and fairness to our immigration system the government will set out a new family policy that will cover all UK residents. We will also strengthen the public interest test to take back control over who comes to and stays in the UK, striking the right balance between individual family rights and the wider public interest. We will clarify Article 8 rules so that fewer cases are treated as ‘exceptional’ and set out how and when someone can make a claim.We will adhere to commitments laid out in the 2025 UK Immigration White Paper, to ensure children who have been in the UK for most of their life, turn 18, and discover they do not have status, are fully supported and able to regularise their status and settle.Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 also requires the Home Office to take into account the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in the UK. We will undertake children impact assessments to ensure Section 55 and children’s best interests are central to immigration decisions that may affect them.
What steps her Department is taking to retain existing private life rules for children and young people, which were recently reformed to reflect the ties to the UK of children and young people who are born and grow up here.
This government is fully committed to the European Convention on Human Rights and our obligations under the UN Convention on the rights of the child. However, the government recognises the family and private life rules are not working as intended.As we work to restore order, control and fairness to our immigration system the government will set out a new family policy that will cover all UK residents. We will also strengthen the public interest test to take back control over who comes to and stays in the UK, striking the right balance between individual family rights and the wider public interest. We will clarify Article 8 rules so that fewer cases are treated as ‘exceptional’ and set out how and when someone can make a claim.We will adhere to commitments laid out in the 2025 UK Immigration White Paper, to ensure children who have been in the UK for most of their life, turn 18, and discover they do not have status, are fully supported and able to regularise their status and settle.Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 also requires the Home Office to take into account the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in the UK. We will undertake children impact assessments to ensure Section 55 and children’s best interests are central to immigration decisions that may affect them.
What discussions she has had with the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Education on the impact of earned settlement proposals on the Child Poverty Strategy.
Proposals for introducing an earned settlement model, as set out in the Command Paper “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement” (CP1448), were subject to a public consultation, which opened on 20 November 2025 and closed on 12 February 2026.We are currently considering the results of that consultation, and have been and continue to work closely with other departments across government on the impacts of Earned Settlement, including with the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Education in relation to the Child Poverty Strategy.The Home Secretary’s speech on 5 March 2026 referred to the lifetime net fiscal costs of care workers and their adult dependants expected to settle between 2026 and 2030. This is based on findings from the Migration Advisory Committee published here: Estimated lifetime net fiscal costs for care workers and their adult dependants - GOV.UK.As with all significant policy changes, the proposals will be subject to both economic impact assessments and equality impact assessments, which we will make available when the full response to the consultation is published.Once the final model has been decided, the Government will communicate the outcome publicly.
What assessment has been made of the potential impact of earned settlement proposals requiring applicants to meet B2 English proficiency on lower income groups.
From 8 April 2026, the English language requirement for settlement will be raised from level B1 to level B2 under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for most routes that currently require B1. This increase will take effect on 26 March 2027, allowing those already on a pathway to settlement a 12-month period in which to undertake any necessary learning or preparation. We believe this will strengthen long-term integration outcomes.The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026.We are now reviewing and analysing all responses received. This analysis will help inform the development of the final earned settlement model, including consideration of any transitional measures for those already on a pathway to settlement.As part of this consultation, we sought views on the potential impact of the proposed changes, including the impact on changes to the qualifying residence period for settlement; and the proposal for those working in roles below RQF level 6 to have a 15-year qualifying period for settlement.Once the final model has been decided, the Government will communicate the outcome publicly. As with all significant policy changes, the proposals will be subject to both economic and equality impact assessments.
What discussions her department has had with local authorities regarding potential service pressures in children's services and housing as a result of the earned settlement proposals.
From 8 April 2026, the English language requirement for settlement will be raised from level B1 to level B2 under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for most routes that currently require B1. This increase will take effect on 26 March 2027, allowing those already on a pathway to settlement a 12-month period in which to undertake any necessary learning or preparation. We believe this will strengthen long-term integration outcomes.The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026.We are now reviewing and analysing all responses received. This analysis will help inform the development of the final earned settlement model, including consideration of any transitional measures for those already on a pathway to settlement.As part of this consultation, we sought views on the potential impact of the proposed changes, including the impact on changes to the qualifying residence period for settlement; and the proposal for those working in roles below RQF level 6 to have a 15-year qualifying period for settlement.Once the final model has been decided, the Government will communicate the outcome publicly. As with all significant policy changes, the proposals will be subject to both economic and equality impact assessments.
What assessment has been made of the potential impact on local authorities of families remaining on temporary immigration status for up to 10 or 15 years.
From 8 April 2026, the English language requirement for settlement will be raised from level B1 to level B2 under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for most routes that currently require B1. This increase will take effect on 26 March 2027, allowing those already on a pathway to settlement a 12-month period in which to undertake any necessary learning or preparation. We believe this will strengthen long-term integration outcomes.The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026.We are now reviewing and analysing all responses received. This analysis will help inform the development of the final earned settlement model, including consideration of any transitional measures for those already on a pathway to settlement.As part of this consultation, we sought views on the potential impact of the proposed changes, including the impact on changes to the qualifying residence period for settlement; and the proposal for those working in roles below RQF level 6 to have a 15-year qualifying period for settlement.Once the final model has been decided, the Government will communicate the outcome publicly. As with all significant policy changes, the proposals will be subject to both economic and equality impact assessments.
What assessment has been made of the potential economic impact of introducing longer qualifying periods for settlement, including the proposed 15‑year period, for roles below RQF Level 6.
From 8 April 2026, the English language requirement for settlement will be raised from level B1 to level B2 under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for most routes that currently require B1. This increase will take effect on 26 March 2027, allowing those already on a pathway to settlement a 12-month period in which to undertake any necessary learning or preparation. We believe this will strengthen long-term integration outcomes.The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026.We are now reviewing and analysing all responses received. This analysis will help inform the development of the final earned settlement model, including consideration of any transitional measures for those already on a pathway to settlement.As part of this consultation, we sought views on the potential impact of the proposed changes, including the impact on changes to the qualifying residence period for settlement; and the proposal for those working in roles below RQF level 6 to have a 15-year qualifying period for settlement.Once the final model has been decided, the Government will communicate the outcome publicly. As with all significant policy changes, the proposals will be subject to both economic and equality impact assessments.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of earned settlement proposals on child poverty, young people’s opportunities and access to citizenship for long‑resident children.
The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026.As part of this consultation, we sought views on the potential impact of the proposed changes, including the impact on children which we are considering carefully.We are now reviewing and analysing all responses received. This analysis will help inform the development of the final earned settlement model, including consideration of any transitional measures for those already on a pathway to settlement.Once the final model has been decided, the Government will communicate the outcome publicly. As with all significant policy changes, the proposals will be subject to both economic and equality impact assessments.
What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies on the number of children waiting for settlement of the findings of the IPPR report entitled Far from Settled: The government’s ‘earned settlement’ consultation, 9 February 2026.
The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026.As part of this consultation, we sought views on the potential impact of the proposed changes, including the impact on children which we are considering carefully.We are now reviewing and analysing all responses received. This analysis will help inform the development of the final earned settlement model, including consideration of any transitional measures for those already on a pathway to settlement.Once the final model has been decided, the Government will communicate the outcome publicly. As with all significant policy changes, the proposals will be subject to both economic and equality impact assessments.
Whether her Department has undertaken a Child Rights impact assessment of proposals to change indefinite leave to remain.
The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026.As part of this consultation, we sought views on the potential impact of the proposed changes, including the impact on children which we are considering carefully.We are now reviewing and analysing all responses received. This analysis will help inform the development of the final earned settlement model, including consideration of any transitional measures for those already on a pathway to settlement.Once the final model has been decided, the Government will communicate the outcome publicly. As with all significant policy changes, the proposals will be subject to both economic and equality impact assessments.
What estimate she has made of the number of individuals on five‑year routes who may be impacted if new immigration rules are implemented from April 2026.
The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026.As part of this consultation, we sought views on the potential impact of the proposed changes, including the impact on children which we are considering carefully.We are now reviewing and analysing all responses received. This analysis will help inform the development of the final earned settlement model, including consideration of any transitional measures for those already on a pathway to settlement.Once the final model has been decided, the Government will communicate the outcome publicly. As with all significant policy changes, the proposals will be subject to both economic and equality impact assessments.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UKVI system on the standard settlement qualifying period .
The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026.As part of this consultation, we sought views on the potential impact of the proposed changes, including the impact on children which we are considering carefully.We are now reviewing and analysing all responses received. This analysis will help inform the development of the final earned settlement model, including consideration of any transitional measures for those already on a pathway to settlement.Once the final model has been decided, the Government will communicate the outcome publicly. As with all significant policy changes, the proposals will be subject to both economic and equality impact assessments.
When she will publish operational guidance for the recently amended Section 7 of the Public Order Act 2023.
In February the Government made the Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2026 to amend the definition of key national infrastructure in the Public Order Act 2023, to include life sciences infrastructure. This extended the offence of deliberate or reckless disruption or interference with the use or operation of key national infrastructure in England and Wales to the life sciences sector. The regulations came into force on 12 February 2026.The College of Policing, in collaboration with the National Police Chiefs’ Council, will shortly be issuing operational guidance to police force command teams on this legislative change.
What steps her Department is taking to implement a permanent framework for refugee students to study in the UK.
The Immigration White Paper published on 12 May announced a review of the UK’s existing refugee resettlement and sponsorship schemes. This will ensure that there is a framework which allows businesses, universities and communities to sponsor refugees to live, work and study in the UK. Further details will be set out in due course.