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Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Monday, 28 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 October 2019. It was answered by Brandon Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 4 November 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.


Immigration: EU Nationals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has to hold a public consultation on the operation of the European temporary leave to remain scheme.

Answer

The Government does not plan to undertake a public consultation on the European Temporary Leave to Remain Scheme, the proposed arrangements for which were set out on 4 September 2019 and are available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eu-immigration-after-free-movement-ends-if-theres-no-deal.

However, the overall policy and approach have been discussed with internal and external stakeholders, such as groups representing employers, EU citizens in the UK, Consulates and community organisations, and account has been taken of those discussions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6193
Session
2019-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Immigration EU nationals
Link
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