Speeches by Tapp.

“I have laid out the concerns, and the reasons for this brake. For example, 93% of those coming over from Afghanistan as students are claiming asylum. The Green party may well want open borders; that is not what we stand for. We stand for control and order, but, at the same time, compassion. That is exactly why we are l…”

“We have discussed the introduction of visa brakes across Government, including the impact on Chevening scholars. Chevening scholarships continue to attract and support exceptional future leaders across the globe, and will continue to do so. Restoring order and control to our system is a top priority. Through the visa b…”

“The Government remain grateful for the generosity shown towards the Ukrainians who sought sanctuary here. The recent 24-month extension of the Ukraine permission extension scheme demonstrates our intention to ensure that people have stability through the Ukraine schemes. The Government have always been clear that that …”

“We value the contribution that rural businesses make, and our immigration system takes account of their needs. Immigration is not a sustainable solution to the challenges facing our rural economies, and we are committed to controlling migration across the whole UK.”

“I assure the hon. Gentleman that I am listening and take these concerns seriously. I assure the House that the UPE scheme provides continuing access to work, benefits and services for those who provide proof of immigration status using a share code. We have been clear that this bespoke cohort is temporary, and we will …”

“I think that was a close shave for really poor humour. The sector has been supported for 14 years to enable it to train up UK workers, reduce reliance on migrant labour and provide a sustained workforce within the United Kingdom. We have extended the immigration concession for sheep shearers to cover this shearing seas…”

“Absolutely—the Home Office support that a digital ID will need to be used for right to work checks.”

“It was a concern that was raised in meetings, and now we have come to a conclusion that suits everybody—all Departments—including the Home Office. It will be positive for the country when we get this into place.”

“These were concerns that were part of the conversations that were had, and have fed into—”

“We are saying that digital ID checks will be mandatory when someone is moving work, but it does not have to be the digital ID that we are producing. That is a more secure process and, from the Home Office’s perspective, it means that we can counter fraud at that level.”

“It is important that, along with ensuring that those who are not currently actively digitally, that goes for employers as well. We will learn from the consultation and ensure that we put in the right support. I cannot give you the details on what that looks like at this moment, because we need to go through the consult…”

“There are many considerations, and that is certainly one of them.”

“It is our responsibility, so yes.”

“There are many considerations. The point with problem solving is that Ministers and officials need time to discuss, work through and wargame, and then come to the correct conclusions. That is exactly what we have done and what was expected of Government.”

“Working with the Cabinet Office, we are certainly taking a prominent role in ensuring that we get that absolutely right post consultation and what we learn from it.”

“Yes.”

“No, we have not said that this will not work at all, and we fully support the idea of digital ID, particularly when it comes to immigration enforcement, for a number of reasons. First, I can give you an experience of mine out on the ground with immigration enforcement. We visited a car wash, and I spoke to one of the o…”

“The aim is by the end of this Parliament. That is the commitment that has been made.”

“Absolutely. The Home Office has had involvement at official level and ministerial level from the first meeting to the last. There have been regular ministerial meetings on this, where we have discussed the pros and cons.”

“Mike Tapp, Immigration Minister at the Home Office.”