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HANSARDTOEIC 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 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 I have already touched on, I will not be commenting more widely on some of the matters that are currently sub judice, but I point out again that the scale of cheating exposed…09 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 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 TestsI am aware that BBC “Newsnight” is tonight examining the Home Office’s response to systemic fraud that took place in the teaching of English international communication exams…09 Feb 2022HANSARDImmigration Rules: Statement of ChangesMy right hon. Friend the Home Secretary (Priti Patel) is today laying before the House a statement of changes in immigration rules. The Migration Advisory Committee are…24 Jan 2022HANSARDDraft Data Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2022We believe that it does. I can never guarantee that someone will not take legal action against the Home Office. The campaigners won and it would have been the Home Office that…18 Jan 2022HANSARDDraft Data Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2022I appreciate the points raised by hon. Members. As has been said, we have not appealed the Court of Appeal’s judgment. In response to the SNP spokesperson, we felt it better to…18 Jan 2022HANSARDDraft Data Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2022I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Data Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2022. As always, it is a pleasure to serve…18 Jan 2022HANSARDDraft Data Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2022Briefly.18 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is safe to say that we have not seen the maximum number of visas taken up. The hon. Member may want to have a think about some of the issues that might have affected…17 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is worth noting that those whose applications have been outstanding for over a year through no fault of their own can access jobs on the shortage occupation list, and we are…17 Jan 2022HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeWe take our commitments to the victims of the Windrush scandal seriously, and our focus is on resolving claims as quickly as possible. To enable us to do that, we have recruited…17 Jan 2022HANSARDPending Asylum ApplicationsWe accept that the asylum system is broken, often taking too long to reach decisions. We are working to fix it via the Nationality and Borders Bill. Alongside that, we have plans…17 Jan 2022HANSARDPending Asylum ApplicationsI am sorry to hear that it sounds like the hon. Gentleman will not be reconsidering his opposition to our reform plans, most notably in the Nationality and Borders Bill, while his…17 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsTo be clear, the wider immigration system obviously operates separately from the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme, but we are carefully considering what the requirements are,…17 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have to point out to my hon. Friend that extending visas beyond six months comes with issues such as payment of the immigration health surcharge and the requirement to issue a…17 Jan 2022HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeAs we have said before, outsourcing would merely introduce further delays into the process when our focus should be on getting compensation out to the victims of the Windrush…17 Jan 2022HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeAgain, we would make the point that moving this operation out of the Home Office would merely further delay the provision of the compensation that we all want to see paid. As I…17 Jan 2022