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Written question asked by Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour) on Friday, 12 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 December 2025. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Friday, 2 January 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Immigration: Poverty

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the proposals in A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, published on 20 November, and Restoring Order and Control, updated on 21 November, on child poverty.

Answer

The earned settlement model, proposed in A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, is currently subject to a public consultation, running until 12 February 2026. Details of the earned settlement scheme will be finalised following that consultation. The final model will also be subject to economic and equality impact assessment, which we have committed to publish in due course.

Our proposals in Restoring Order and Control are designed to encourage refugees to contribute and integrate into UK society and the economy. We will have due regard to our section 55 duties and consider the best interests of children as the policy is further developed.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12928
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Poverty Children Immigration
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