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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 May 2011.


Immigration

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the differences between England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland in immigration and visa issue policies; and on what powers they are based.
Answer

There is a minor difference in immigration and visa issues policies between England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland in the shortage occupations list for applicants to the tier 2 points-based system. Apart from this there is no difference as immigration is a reserved matter for Westminster through the settlement that created the devolved Administrations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9313; 727 c414WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Immigration controls Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Visas
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk