Written question asked by Lord Wasserman (Conservative) on Monday, 1 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 September 2025. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Monday, 15 September 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

Basketball: Governing Bodies

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect to conclude the due diligence exercise and compliance assessment initiated by Home Office officials to determine the appropriate sporting body to govern the endorsement processes for basketball in England, Scotland and Wales under the International Sportsperson visa route.

Answer: The due diligence exercise and compliance assessment to establish compliance under the International Sportsperson visa route are ongoing. Assessments and lines of enquiry may be revisited throughout. We are working closely with the bodies relevant to basketball, including the Department for Culture, Media and Sports, to ensure we have a full evidential basis prior to reaching a conclusion. All bodies included in the exercise will be notified when the exercises are completed.

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