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Written question asked by Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 29 April 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 May 2019 (named day). It was answered by Caroline Nokes (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 May 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.


Visas: Religious Persons

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions his Department has had with faith leaders regarding the Tier 5 religious worker visa.

Answer

The Government wrote to faith leaders in December, setting out the detail of the changes made to the Tier 5 religious worker visa.


We are embarking on an extensive programme of engagement, in connection with the future immigration system, and will be talking to representatives from a range of faith and community groups. Officials also remain in regular contact with their representatives.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
248722
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Visas Religious persons
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk