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Written question asked by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Friday, 13 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 October 2023. It was answered by Robert Jenrick (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Visas: Skilled Workers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to (a) investigate allegations of and (b) prevent potential exploitation of the Skilled Worker route by third parties that results in financial loss for skilled worker visa applicants.

Answer

UKVI Work Services have numerous functions which focus and respond to allegations of Worker Exploitation.

A bespoke Seasonal Agricultural Compliance team exists for the Farming Sector and for other issues, we have an Embassy Team function who engage with foreign missions on the matter.

Underpinning all of this is our Investigations team who translate compliance and safeguarding issues into tangible disruption activity. Where exploitation is identified, referrals are also made to other relevant functions to take forward such as the Police and National Referral Mechanism.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
200936
Session
2022-23
Related items
Agriculture: Seasonal Workers
Thursday, 26 October 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Skilled workers Visas Exploitation
Link
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