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Written question asked by Zarah Sultana (Your Party) on Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Mike Tapp (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Visas: Overseas Visitors

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to reduce errors in decision-making in UK Visitor visa applications.

Answer

The Home Office has a comprehensive framework in place to support improved decision-making on visit visa applications and to minimise the risk of error.

This includes:

  • Robust quality assurance processes, with decisions subject to both first-line checks by managers, random sampling and audit activity, which are supported by marking standards.
  • A structured decision assurance framework, including targeted reviews which assess compliance with guidance and the quality of decision-making.
  • Continuous improvement activity, using feedback to provide targeted support, alongside regular updates to guidance and training for decision-makers.

These measures ensure that decisions are made in line with the Immigration Rules and published guidance, and that any identified issues are addressed through feedback, training and ongoing assurance activity.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1274
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Overseas visitors Standards Visas
Link
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