Written question asked by Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 September 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 September 2019. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 October 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.
Immigration: Young People
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the evidence and recommendations in the report by Let Us Learn! 'Normality is a luxury’: how 'limited leave to remain' is blighting young lives?, published in July.
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The Government has considered this report and representations made on behalf of these young people. It is only right that those who benefit from the NHS contribute to its upkeep and the income generated from the Immigration Health Surcharge goes directly to NHS services.
Fee waivers are also available for applications under specified human rights routes that and these routes cater for children and young people who have spent a significant amount of their life in the UK. A waiver can therefore be applied to the health surcharge. If the applicant cannot pay either the health surcharge or the immigration fee we will waive both.
The Home Office keeps fees under review and we are considering the range of concerns that have been expressed in this context.
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- HL17656
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- 2017-19
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- Fees and charges Immigration Young people
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