Written questions by Roberts.

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of visa uncertainty on employment opportunities for Ukrainians in the UK.

We keep the Ukraine schemes under continuous review in line with the ongoing conflict and the Ukrainian government’s desire for the future return of its citizens to Ukraine. This is why the Ukraine Schemes are temporary and do not lead to settlement in the UK. It is important our approach respects these wishes.The Ukraine Permission Extension scheme provides the same rights and entitlements to access work, benefits, healthcare and education as the current Ukraine schemes.The Home Office continues to engage with our stakeholders and partners to ensure employers are fully informed and can continue to support Ukrainians. We have also updated the online guidance for employers with details of the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme, which is available on GOV.UK.

What plans her Department has for future visas for Ukrainian refugees once the 18-month Ukraine Permission Extension scheme expires.

We keep the Ukraine schemes under continuous review in line with the ongoing conflict and the Ukrainian government’s desire for the future return of its citizens to Ukraine. This is why the Ukraine Schemes are temporary and do not lead to settlement in the UK. It is important our approach respects these wishes.The Ukraine Permission Extension scheme provides the same rights and entitlements to access work, benefits, healthcare and education as the current Ukraine schemes.The Home Office continues to engage with our stakeholders and partners to ensure employers are fully informed and can continue to support Ukrainians. We have also updated the online guidance for employers with details of the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme, which is available on GOV.UK.

What recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of including hospitality workers on the immigration salary list.

The Migration Advisory Committee last reviewed hospitality roles with respect of the Immigration Salary List in 2023 and did not recommend any for inclusion on the list.Any future changes to the ISL will be considered in the context of the Immigration White Paper which will be published in due course.

If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a family reunification visa scheme for people in Gaza.

Currently, Palestinians who wish to join family members in the UK can do so via the existing range of routes available. Any application for a UK visa will be assessed against the requirements of the Immigration Rules. Immediate family members of British citizens and those settled in the UK who wish to come and live in the UK can apply under one of the existing family visa routes. There are also routes available for dependants of those who are in the UK on a work or student route. Individuals with protection status or settlement on a protection route may sponsor their partner or child (under 18), to join or stay with them in the UK, providing they formed part of the pre-flight family unit before the sponsor fled their country to seek protection. When the visa application has been received, consideration will be given to compelling, compassionate and exceptional circumstances.

If she will make an assessment of the adequacy of routes available to people in Gaza to join families in the UK.

The Government is determined to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, rapidly increase aid, and the return of all hostages. The government is keeping all existing pathways under review in response to events. We are assisting British nationals and other eligible people to leave Gaza, liaising closely with the Israeli and Egyptian authorities. The current position is that Palestinians who wish to join family members in the UK can do so via the existing range of routes available to work, study or join family in the UK. Any application for a UK visa will be assessed against the requirements of the Immigration Rules. Immediate family members of British citizens and those settled in the UK who wish to come and live in the UK can apply under one of the existing family visa routes.