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Written question asked by Blake Stephenson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by Jo White (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Migrant Workers: Visas

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assurance she can provide that her Department is able to identify visa holders who have ceased complying with the conditions attached to their leave.

Answer

The Home Office assesses the effectiveness of its visa compliance and enforcement activity through intelligence, operational outcomes, data analysis and compliance activity. Immigration Enforcement has Immigration Compliance and Enforcement teams across the UK that identify suspected breaches and take proportionate action. This activity supports both the detection of non-compliance and the deterrence of future breaches.

A combination of intelligence-led operations, data analysis, data sharing with relevant partners and compliance visits helps the Department identify visa holders who may have ceased to comply with the conditions of their leave. Where a breach is established, action may include curtailment of leave, removal from the UK or prosecution, where appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28519
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Visas Migrant workers
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk