Written question asked by Blake Stephenson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 2025. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Friday, 28 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order (Amendment) 2025

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 31 January 2025 to Question 26152, what discussions her Department has had with the Treasury on the up to £734.7m impact on the UK economy described at Paragraph 63 of the Impact Assessment on the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order (Amendment) 2025.

Answer: The government is committed to the tourism sector maintaining its competitiveness. VisitBritain launched its latest ‘Starring Great Britain’ campaign in January, which will harness the powerful draw of Film and TV to drive inbound tourism from the UK’s largest and most valuable visitor markets, including Australia, the Gulf Co-operation Council countries, France, Germany and the USA. DCMS also works closely with the Home Office on visa-related matters, such as this amendment. While visa fees are a matter for the Home Office, DCMS collaborates with departments across Whitehall, including the Home Office and HM Treasury, to ensure a joined up approach to the visitor economy and monitor the impact of their policies on the tourism sector.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 31116
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Asylum: Children
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Fees and charges Immigration Economic situation Treasury Impact assessments
Legislation: Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order (Amendment) 2025.
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk