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Written question asked by Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 4 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 April 2025. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Monday, 14 April 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Windrush Commissioner

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 3 April 2025 to Question 41564, under what circumstances the Windrush Commissioner could move from operating on a non-statutory basis to a statutory basis.

Answer

The Windrush Commissioner will be a public appointee, operating independently of the Home Office to serve as an advocate and trusted voice for victims, families and impacted communities affected by the Home Office Windrush Scandal.

To maintain momentum, drive early progress, and shape and refine the role in practice, the Commissioner will initially operate on a non-statutory basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
44368
Session
2024-26
Related items
Windrush Commissioner
Thursday, 3 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Windrush Commissioner
Link
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