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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Monday, 21 March 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2022. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Monday, 4 April 2022 on behalf of the Home Office.

Migrants: Employment

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to end the legal requirement for employers and others to check a person's immigration status; and what guidance they provide to those responsible for such checks.

Answer

In common with other comparable countries, the UK has in place a framework of laws, policies and administrative arrangements to ensure access to work, benefits and services is only permitted for those who are lawfully present in the UK who have the right to access them.

The public expects us to enforce immigration laws approved by Parliament as a matter of fairness to those who abide by the rules and to protect tax-payer funded services.

As such, the government has no plans to end the legal requirement for eligibility checks on those accessing work, benefits and services.

Specific guidance is available on GOV.UK for those who are responsible for checking a person’s immigration status, such as employers and landlords, including how to undertake checks and avoid discrimination.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7142
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Employment Migrants Vetting
Link
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