Written question asked by Graeme Downie (Labour) on Friday, 21 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 1 December 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.
Refugees: Sponsorship
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy, updated on 20 November 2025, what processes will be put in place to verify the legitimacy of (a) organisations and (b) communities wishing to act as sponsors for refugees.
- Answer
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The Government’s Asylum and Returns Policy Statement published on 17 November 2025 announced transformative changes to Safe and Legal routes that will fundamentally reshape how the UK offers opportunities to refugees and receiving communities. Work is underway at pace to operationalise these new routes, and further details will be provided in due course.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 93508
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the Government’s asylum and returns policy
Monday, 17 November 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Refugees Vetting Sponsorship
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- 2025-12-01 16:58:45 +0000
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