Asylum, immigration and nationality
Asylum, immigration and nationality news from UK Parliament.
Ukraine refugees – Clive Betts, Levelling-Up Committee Chair, writes to Lord Harrington on Homes for Ukraine concerns
The letter concerns reports of problems including delays in criminal records checks for UK hosts.
24 May 2022
Lords debates Queen's Speech
Lords debates content of the Queen's Speech following the State Opening of Parliament. Catch up
19 May 2022
Tom Pursglove questioned on Rwanda asylum deal
Committee to hold a one-off session examining the Government’s asylum deal with Rwanda
09 May 2022
Chair calls on Lord Harrington to address “significant concerns” on support for refugees and local councils
Chair writes to Lord Harrington, Minister for Refugees
04 May 2022
Final text of Nationality and Borders Bill agreed
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
29 April 2022
The UK Asylum Process: Do vulnerable groups have access to services?
The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee holds the fourth evidence session of its inquiry into Equality and the UK asylum process.
22 April 2022
How will the Borders Bill affect tourism in Northern Ireland? MPs to quiz experts and minister
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee to question tourism experts from NI and Ireland on the effect of the Government's Nationality and Borders Bill on tourism
14 April 2022
Lords debates support for Ukrainian refugees
Members discuss government plans. Catch up
07 April 2022
Minister questioned on support for Ukrainian refugees
Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee examines the Ukraine family and Homes for Ukraine schemes
29 March 2022
Racism in cricket: ‘Overwhelming support’ for Committee recommendations ahead of Yorkshire members’ vote
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes Government response
24 March 2022
Support for Ukrainian refugees: Clive Betts calls on Lord Harrington to set out support for refugees
The correspondence follows questions from Clive Betts, LUHC Chair at the recent Home Affairs evidence session.
22 March 2022
Ministers questioned over Home Office response to Ukraine refugee crisis
Home Affairs Committee questions immigration minister Kevin Foster and refugee minister Richard Harrington
14 March 2022
Government response to citizenship in N Ireland probe ‘insensitive and ignorant’
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee publishes response to citizenship and passport processes relating to Northern Ireland report
03 February 2022
Defence holds session on use of military to counter migrant crossings
On 26 January, at 09.30, the Defence Committee will hold an evidence session
25 January 2022
Mass displacement of people on agenda in Lords debate
Members discuss UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ estimate that 82.4 million people are displaced worldwide. Catch up
07 January 2022