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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recognise my hon. Friend’s concerns about the use of the property in Blackpool, which he has strongly expressed to me on previous occasions. We are looking to double the number…28 Feb 2022HANSARDEnglish Language TestsGiven that the judgment is believed to be fairly imminent, it makes eminent sense to wait for it and then announce our next steps fully taking into account what it says and what…28 Feb 2022HANSARDEnglish Language TestsAs I said recently in the House in response to an urgent question, the Home Office is awaiting the findings of the upper tribunal presidential panel, who are currently considering…28 Feb 2022HANSARDImmigration PolicyMy right hon. Friend the Home Secretary will shortly say a bit more on what we are looking to do for Ukrainians. Yes, it was a productive conversation with Neil Gray, but one…28 Feb 2022HANSARDImmigration PolicyI am interested in contrasting those comments with what the Ukrainian ambassador said yesterday. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary will shortly announce more. As I have…28 Feb 2022HANSARDImmigration PolicyI briefly spoke with Neil Gray on Friday, ahead of potentially meeting more formally, about potential options for Afghan nationals currently in bridging hotels and those leaving…28 Feb 2022HANSARDImmigration PolicyWe have introduced a new global points-based immigration system that works in the interest of the whole of our United Kingdom, including Scotland. We continue to deliver a…28 Feb 2022HANSARDCitizenship: Legislative FrameworkI am obviously interested to hear of the case that the shadow Minister raises, and I would be interested to meet her to discuss it further, particularly if the family is in…28 Feb 2022HANSARDCitizenship: Legislative FrameworkA lot of nationality law is in primary legislation, which limits some of the flexibility we have, but we will certainly be happy to consider what we can do to support those who…28 Feb 2022HANSARDCitizenship: Legislative FrameworkWe always look at the practices in other countries, and I would point out that our visitor route is more generous than the equivalent in the Republic of Ireland. I am actually…28 Feb 2022HANSARDCitizenship: Legislative FrameworkWhile we do not plan a wider review, the Nationality and Borders Bill will make several changes to the British Nationality Act 1981, allowing people to acquire citizenship where…28 Feb 2022HANSARDBritish National Overseas Immigration: Hong KongThe Government are today announcing changes to the British National (Overseas) immigration route. On 31 January 2021, the UK launched a bespoke immigration route for British…24 Feb 2022HANSARDDraft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2022I thank the hon. Member for her intervention. As she says, we get on well. It is good to get that totally independent analysis—in quality and method—in the article that she wrote…10 Feb 2022HANSARDDraft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2022I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2022. It is a pleasure, as always, to serve under your…10 Feb 2022HANSARDDraft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2022I thank the shadow Minister for what was overall a constructive contribution, and I note that he does not plan to oppose the order. To address some of his questions, the criterion…10 Feb 2022HANSARDTOEIC English Language TestsWe are talking about actions taken during the time of the coalition Government. Obviously, we were grateful for the support of the right hon. Gentleman’s party at that time. On…09 Feb 2022HANSARDTOEIC English Language TestsLet us start on a constructive note: I welcome the hon. Gentleman, my new shadow, to his place. The circumstances that led to his appointment are obviously unfortunate, but I…09 Feb 2022HANSARDTOEIC English Language TestsThe biggest lesson that was learned was the need to transform our student visa system from one that was all too often a flag of convenience for those looking to come to work in…09 Feb 2022HANSARDTOEIC English Language TestsAgain, once we have the tribunal determination, we will set out more fully what our response is, rather than speculating today on what that response may be. As I have said, other…09 Feb 2022HANSARDTOEIC English Language TestsAs the hon. Member says, we now have a very strong system of English language tuition and of both universities and other higher education institutions sponsoring under our student…09 Feb 2022