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Written question asked by Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 15 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Mike Tapp (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Migrant Workers: Care Workers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has assessed the potential impact of a 15-year baseline qualifying period for settlement on the functioning and long-term sustainability of social care services.

Answer

The earned settlement model, proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, announced changes to the mandatory requirements and qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain. It is currently subject to a public consultation, running until 12 February 2026.

The consultation seeks views on the impact proposed changes might have on different groups. Details of the earned settlement model will be finalised following that consultation.

The final model will also be subject to economic and equality impact assessments, which we have committed to publish in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
106273
Session
2024-26
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Migrant workers Care workers
Link
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