Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 117236

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Visas

Tabled: 3 March 2026
Answered: 20 March 2026

Question

Sir John Hayes

ConservativeSouth Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many staff in her Department are reliant on a visa for employment.

Answer

Ian Murray
There are 55 members of staff in the Department that hold a visa which permits them to work in the United Kingdom. This figure includes staff on work and other visa routes. It does not include individuals granted pre or settled status under the EU Settlem...

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