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Written question asked by Lord Cameron of Lochiel (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 July 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Asylum: Immigration Controls

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how many refugees they intend to allow into the UK under the proposed new capped safe and legal routes.

Answer

Arrivals under the new safe and legal routes will start small and build over time. The number of arrivals will be carefully managed to align with the UK’s capacity to support refugees.

To prevent abuse of the routes, the Home Office will assess all applications to ensure that only those who meet the eligibility requirements can access them. Refugee status will be determined in partnership with the UNHCR, and all applicants will be subject to appropriate security, identity, and background checks before arrival in the UK.

The Home Office will also retain control over who can sponsor, setting clear criteria to be met by sponsor groups and undertaking monitoring and assurance to ensure sponsorship arrangements are safe, effective and deliver positive outcomes. Where concerns about misuse, fraud or non-compliance are identified, appropriate action will be taken.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1883
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Asylum Immigration controls
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk