Skip to main content

Written question asked by Lord Weir of Ballyholme (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 6 December 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 2023. It was answered by Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 December 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Immigration: Personal Income

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they had with (1) devolved administrations, and (2) business sectors and organisations, before announcing the proposed rise in earnings income threshold for legal migration to the UK.

Answer

Immigration is a reserved matter. In general, the Government engages regularly with the Devolved Administrations and business sectors through a number of advisory groups when developing its policies. The Government will be engaging with the Devolved Administrations and business on aspects of the package in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL964
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Business Devolution Immigration Personal income Visas
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk