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Written question asked by Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Social Services: Migrant Workers

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on nursing staff working in the adult social care sector of proposals to change the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain.

Answer

The earned settlement model, proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, announced changes to the mandatory requirements and qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain. It is currently subject to a public consultation, running until 12 February 2026.

As part of this consultation, we are seeking views on the potential impact of the proposed changes on different groups, including those working in sectors such as social care. Details of the earned settlement model will be finalised following that consultation.

The final proposals will also be subject to full economic and equality impact assessments, which we have committed to publish in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14232
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Immigration Nurses Social services Migrant workers
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