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Written question asked by Steff Aquarone (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Visas: Married People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the minimum income requirements for spousal visas on pensioners who are unable to increase their income.

Answer

The Home Secretary commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to review the financial requirements in the Family Immigration Rules. Once published, we will consider their report and decide on any policy changes, consistent with the objectives of the Government’s Immigration White Paper.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57801
Session
2024-26
Related items
Restoring Control over the Immigration System
Monday, 12 May 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Personal income Pensioners Married people Visas
Link
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