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Written question asked by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Labour) on Thursday, 3 May 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 May 2018 (named day). It was answered by Caroline Nokes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 May 2018 on behalf of the Home Office.


Slavery

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 6 March 2018 to Question 129973 on Slavery: what the status is of victims of modern slavery for whom a decision on the grant of a residence permit has been made under the interim Home Office guidance.

Answer

A confirmed victim of modern slavery granted a residence permit under the interim guidance will be granted discretionary leave to remain in the UK. This leave is granted with access to public funds and permission to work.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
140998
Session
2017-19
Related items
Slavery
Tuesday, 6 March 2018
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Immigration Victims Slavery
Link
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