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Written question asked by David Davis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 May 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 May 2007. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 May 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Net Migration

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the answer of 30 April 2007 to the hon. Member for City of York (Hugh Bayley), Official Report, column 1226, on net migration, what provisions there are in the points based system to allow for fast-track work permits.
Answer

Under the new points based system, employers on our sponsorship register will issue Certificates of Sponsorship to prospective employees who will apply for leave to enter at posts abroad or leave to remain if extending their stay in-country.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
135924; 460 c1331W;460 c1330-1W
Session
2006-07
Related items
Net Migration
Monday, 30 April 2007
Oral answers to questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Migration
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk