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What steps she is taking to ensure the timely processing of European Community Association Agreement Indefinite Leave to Remain applications.

Tabled: 7 July 2026Answered: 13 July 2026

Asked by

Liz Jarvis

Liberal DemocratEastleigh

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for the Home Department

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Gareth Thomas)

We recognise the important role that night-time economy businesses play in supporting local economies and communities. Healthy night-time economy businesses not only support our creative industries, including musicians, DJs and performance artists, but bolster tourism and day-economy businesses. We are focused on our five-point plan to breathe life back into Britain’s high streets. That work will ensure that our high streets are great places for our businesses, supporting economic growth across the UK, including in the night-time economy.