Oral QuestionHome Office

“What assessment she has made of the effect of her Department's immigration policies on Scotland’s (a) population and (b) labour shortages.”

Tabled: 16 May 2023Answered: 22 May 2023

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for the Home Department

Answer from Hansard

Jess Phillips

My hon. Friend is absolutely right that it should be for Parliament and the Government to decide who has a right to remain in our country. As set out in our immigration White Paper, we intend to clarify these issues and the application of article 8 rights in the UK.