Every parliamentary written question tabled by Tom Hayes 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 impact of the use of hotels as accommodation for asylum seekers on the (a) hospitality and (b) tourism sectors.
The Home Office works closely with local authorities and other key stakeholders across the UK to ensure that any asylum accommodation is successfully and securely managed and that the impact upon the local community is minimised.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposals by the French Government to allow the interception of small boats up to 300 metres from shore on the number of small boats crossing the Channel.
The Government acknowledges France’s commitment to review its maritime strategy and it will continue to engage with French counterparts to support any changes arising from that review with the intention of reducing the number of dangerous small boat crossings.
What steps her Department is taking to reduce the number of asylum seekers being housed in hotels in (a) Bournemouth and (b) the UK.
The Home Office continues to work with a range of stakeholders to fulfil our statutory obligations and deliver our commitment to reduce the overall cost of asylum accommodation, including ending the use of hotels by the end of this Parliament.
Whether she has had discussions with the British Council on the potential merits of making Accreditation UK the main oversight body for English as a Foreign Language schools.
The Home Office regularly engages with a range of stakeholders when developing policy.
Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of enabling school groups to travel to the EU with ID cards.
Entry requirements to the EU are a matter for EU Member States.
Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of a youth mobility scheme with the United Arab Emirates.
The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, consistent with our commitment to reduce net migration significantly over the course of parliament.
What assessment she has made of the potential merits of a youth mobility scheme with Saudi Arabia.
The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, consistent with our commitment to reduce net migration significantly over the course of parliament.
With reference to the White Paper entitled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, publish on 12 May 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of her proposed changes to short-term study visas on language schools in the UK.
Further details of all the measures announced in the White Paper will be set out in due course, and where necessary, subject to consultation.Across Government, we will also make it easier for those already in the UK, working with partners in the Department for Education, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to access classes for English language lessons for those who need additional help.
Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of a youth mobility scheme with Turkey.
The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, consistent with our commitment to reduce net migration significantly over the course of parliament.
What steps she is taking to provide powers to the police to take enforcement action against the illegal use of e-scooters on the public highway.
Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for the Government and a key part of the Safer Streets Mission. We are giving police the powers they need to tackle anti-social vehicles including the illegal use of e-scooters, to make it easier for them to seize these vehicles from offenders and dispose of them.On 25 February 2025, the Crime and Policing Bill was introduced to Parliament. The Bill includes proposals to give the police greater powers to against illegal use of e-scooters involved in anti-social behaviour with officers no longer required to issue a warning before seizing these vehicles.This will strengthen the law and send a clear message that this sort of behaviour is not tolerated.
What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the sale of monkey dust on trends in the level of crime.
This Government is committed to reducing the harm caused to individuals and communities from drugs. This is vital to our missions to deliver safer streets, improve health outcomes, break down barriers to opportunities for all and contribute to economic growth.The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) was commissioned in May 2023 by the then Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire to provide an updated harms assessment of 3',4'-Methylenedioxy-α-pyrrolidinohexiophenone (MDPHP) and other synthetic cathinones (sometimes sold as “monkey dust”) under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.On 3 February 2025, the ACMD’s report was published. Their assessment considered the harms and controls of synthetic cathinones, and it includes recommendations to reduce their harm across the UK. Although no specific assessment has been made about the sale and crime trends, the ACMD report does comment on the social harms and the association of synthetic cathinones with violent behaviour.The Home Office will give careful consideration to the ACMD’s recommendations and will respond in due course.
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs's review into Synthetic cathinones published on 3 February 2025.
This Government is committed to reducing the harm caused to individuals and communities from drugs. This is vital to our missions to deliver safer streets, improve health outcomes, break down barriers to opportunities for all and contribute to economic growth.The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) was commissioned in May 2023 by the then Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire to provide an updated harms assessment of 3',4'-Methylenedioxy-α-pyrrolidinohexiophenone (MDPHP) and other synthetic cathinones (sometimes sold as “monkey dust”) under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.On 3 February 2025, the ACMD’s report was published. Their assessment considered the harms and controls of synthetic cathinones, and it includes recommendations to reduce their harm across the UK. Although no specific assessment has been made about the sale and crime trends, the ACMD report does comment on the social harms and the association of synthetic cathinones with violent behaviour.The Home Office will give careful consideration to the ACMD’s recommendations and will respond in due course.
What steps she is taking to help tackle the (a) consumption and (b) sale of monkey dust.
This Government is committed to reducing the harm caused to individuals and communities from drugs. This is vital to our missions to deliver safer streets, improve health outcomes, break down barriers to opportunities for all and contribute to economic growth.The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) was commissioned in May 2023 by the then Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire to provide an updated harms assessment of 3',4'-Methylenedioxy-α-pyrrolidinohexiophenone (MDPHP) and other synthetic cathinones (sometimes sold as “monkey dust”) under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.On 3 February 2025, the ACMD’s report was published. Their assessment considered the harms and controls of synthetic cathinones, and it includes recommendations to reduce their harm across the UK. Although no specific assessment has been made about the sale and crime trends, the ACMD report does comment on the social harms and the association of synthetic cathinones with violent behaviour.The Home Office will give careful consideration to the ACMD’s recommendations and will respond in due course.
What progress she has made on delivering additional neighbourhood police officers in Dorset.
As part of the Government’s Safer Streets mission, the Home Secretary has made a clear commitment to strengthen neighbourhood policing through the introduction of a Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. This includes delivering an additional 13,000 police officers, PCSOs and special constables in neighbourhood policing roles up and down the country and ensuring every community has a named officer to turn to. Every part of the country will benefit from this pledge, including Dorset.We are working closely with policing to implement this commitment and will announce our plans.
What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of public funding for specialist domestic abuse services.
We have set out our mission to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. The Government understands the vital role that the domestic abuse sector plays in supporting victims.The Minister for Safeguarding regularly meets with the sector to discuss the Government’s approach to tackling violence against women and girls, including the role of funding and specialist domestic abuse services, most of which does not sit in the Home Office.All decisions on funding will be made in due course as part of the Spending Review.
What recent discussions she has had with representatives of the domestic abuse sector on the adequacy of public funding for specialist domestic abuse services, in the context of potential considerations to be reflected in the upcoming Budget.
We have set out our mission to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. The Government understands the vital role that the domestic abuse sector plays in supporting victims.The Minister for Safeguarding regularly meets with the sector to discuss the Government’s approach to tackling violence against women and girls, including the role of funding and specialist domestic abuse services, most of which does not sit in the Home Office.All decisions on funding will be made in due course as part of the Spending Review.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of mental health issues on young people becoming involved in crime.
A multiagency approach to divert young people away from becoming involved in crime is pivotal. This includes partners that play a role in young people’s mental health. This is why the Government is creating the Young Futures Programme to identify young people at risk and the most effective interventions to support them.These Young Futures Hubs will bring together services to help improve the way young people can access the support they need. We will be engaging with local communities, the police, charities, and other key partners to support the design of the hubs and explore options for their delivery.
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending the 20-hour work limit on student visas in the context of increases in the cost of living.
All students applying to study within the UK are required to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to support themselves financially throughout their studies.Working hour limits are in place to ensure students have sufficient time to devote to their main purpose coming to the UK: to study. We currently have no plans to increase these working hour limits. There are alternative routes available for individuals who wish to come to the UK to work.Students are not currently permitted to be self-employed or engage in business activity. There are currently no plans to change this policy.
Whether she plans to review the self-employment restriction on student visas.
All students applying to study within the UK are required to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to support themselves financially throughout their studies.Working hour limits are in place to ensure students have sufficient time to devote to their main purpose coming to the UK: to study. We currently have no plans to increase these working hour limits. There are alternative routes available for individuals who wish to come to the UK to work.Students are not currently permitted to be self-employed or engage in business activity. There are currently no plans to change this policy.
If she will review Part 5 Modern Slavery of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.
The Government is committed to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the current modern slavery system alongside consideration of long-term reform with a focus on improving support and increasing prosecutions. Consideration of all longer-term reform options could also include legislation. The Government's legislative plans will be published in due course.