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Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 5 June 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2020 (named day). It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 June 2020 on behalf of the Home Office.

Migrants

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what equality impact assessments her Department has undertaken on the effect of No Recourse to Public Funds’ restrictions in relation to (a) race and (b) other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Answer

The Home Office has published its policy equality statement on the impact of the No Recourse to Public Fund (NRPF) policy on migrants on the 10-year human rights route. It can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-change-of-conditions-of-leave-to-allow-access-to-public-funds-if-your-circumstances-change.

The NRPF policy, which is based on the principle that migrants coming to the UK are expected to maintain and support themselves and their families without posing a burden on the UK’s welfare system. NRPF conditions were introduced in the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. Access to benefits and other publicly funded services reflects the strength of a migrant’s connections to the UK and, in the main, only become available to migrants when they have become settled in the UK with indefinite leave to remain.

People on the 10-year human rights route can apply to have the condition lifted and other groups, such as refugees, are exempt from the condition.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55707
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Equality Migrants
Legislation
Equality Act 2010
Link
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