Oral QuestionHome Office

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed changes to indefinite leave to remain on skilled, legal migrants resident in the UK.

Tabled: 2 June 2026Answered: 8 June 2026

Asked by

Laura Kyrke-Smith

LabourAylesbury

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for the Home Department

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mike Tapp)

Our immigration system must operate in a way that attracts the best and the brightest. Earned settlement will reward those who integrate and contribute to this country, with shorter pathways for higher earners and those in public service roles among others. We are carefully considering responses to our public consultation before setting out the next steps.