Immigration
Immigration news from UK Parliament.
Home Affairs Committee scrutinises the work of the Home Office
The Home Affairs Committee takes evidence from Permanent Secretary, Matthew Rycroft.
21 September 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Members discuss proposed laws on employment rights for workers, state school assemblies and entry into the UK for refugee family members. Learn more
13 September 2021
Nationality and Borders Bill: Legislative Scrutiny
The Committee undertakes legislative scrutiny of the Nationality and Borders Bill
26 July 2021
MPs to debate petition relating to an amnesty for undocumented migrants
MPs to debate petition relating to an amnesty for undocumented migrants
15 July 2021
Home Office must clarify changes for UK citizens travelling to EU, says Lords committee
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee writes to the Home Secretary on the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).
01 July 2021
Lords debates reduction in UK development aid
Members discuss impact on achieving the objectives outlined in the Integrated Review. Find out more
29 April 2021
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 23 March 2021
The Committee considered all e-petitions which had, before 18 March 2021, reached over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response. The Committee also considered petitions which had reached over 100,000 signatures, and agreed debates for a number of petitions with over 100,000 signatures that were awaiting debate.
24 March 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on immigration and nationality application fees
MPs to hold a general debate on immigration and national apprenticeship fees in Westminster Hall
22 March 2021
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 9 February 2021
The Committee has considered e-petitions which has reached over 10,000 signatures and a Government response, petitions with over 100,000 signatures, and petitions that were relevant to scheduled debates.
23 February 2021
Home Secretary questioned on the work of the department
The Home Affairs Committee examines issues including the Windrush Compensation Scheme, domestic abuse and Covid-19 border policy
22 February 2021
Updated call for evidence: Windrush Compensation Scheme inquiry
Following changes to the Windrush Compensation Scheme, the Home Affairs Committee has issued an updated call for evidence.
11 February 2021
Committee to question Government's preferred candidate for Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
Committee will question David Neal, the Government's preferred candidate for the role of Independent Chief Inspector
14 December 2020
Evidence session on Windrush Compensation Scheme
Committee takes evidence into inquiry on Windrush compensation scheme
07 December 2020
Committee to hear Ministers’ evidence on post-transition period agricultural labour
Committee concludes its final hearing into its inquiry Labour in the food supply chain
12 November 2020
Evidence session on channel crossings examines migration approaches in Australia and Norway
Questions will be put to Norwegian immigration and legal experts, and Australian academics
10 November 2020