Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Jun 2019
Refugee Family Reunion
"Absolutely; people would be able to function far better. One thing that struck me from speaking to refugees—these things do not come through in briefing papers so clearly—is the difficulty they have sleeping at night because of worry. If someone is waking up at night worrying about family members, that …..."Angus Brendan MacNeil - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Jun 2019
Refugee Family Reunion
"The hon. Gentleman presents the point perfectly, and well done for that. It shows the feeling across the House on this, and I totally agree with what he said. There is so much the Government could do. There is so much the Home Office could do. It could be a …..."Angus Brendan MacNeil - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Jun 2019
Refugee Family Reunion
"The hon. Gentleman is making a great speech. One point to consider is that over the past 18 months the Home Office has said on several occasions that it is following the progress of the family reunion Bill and talking to stakeholders—a sort of indication of change—but what has really …..."Angus Brendan MacNeil - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Jun 2019
Refugee Family Reunion
"Does the hon. Gentleman agree that, as this Parliament keeps limping on, there is certainly plenty of time for the Government to get the Bill in Committee and table a money resolution so that we can make progress? I am sure that he, like me, would like to see that …..."Angus Brendan MacNeil - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Jun 2019
Refugee Family Reunion
"The hon. Lady highlights an interesting case. Surely there have to be guiding principles from which the Home Office’s rules stem. The rules have not been written from those principles in a way that allows that person to come here. In the absence of rules, the Home Office should fall …..."Angus Brendan MacNeil - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Jun 2019
Refugee Family Reunion
"I welcome the tone of this debate; it has been absolutely fantastic. By comparison with the debate on 16 March last year, there have been no voices speaking against or running up false flags. We are trying to do something that is very unambitious—we are only trying to catch up …..."Angus Brendan MacNeil - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 10 Jun 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"That is much appreciated, Mr Speaker. This cuts across the Department for International Trade, of course, and I have a constituency interest.
The Minister talks about a year-long engagement. She told me the very same last May. She said that the Home Office would reflect and ask industry for its …..."Angus Brendan MacNeil - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 28th March 2019
Asked by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to ensure the recruitment of NHS and care workers from (a) EU and (b) non-EU countries to meet levels of demand after the UK leaves the EU.
Answered by Caroline Nokes
In December 2018, the Government set out its proposals in “the UK’s future Skills-based Immigration System” White Paper. The White Paper proposals include a new route for skilled workers which will be open to anyone at RQF level 3 and above, irrespective of where they are applying from. This route will not be capped allowing all of those who meet our requirements to come to the UK.
The White Paper also includes a transitional route for temporary workers which will be open to anyone from qualifying countries, wishing to fill positions at any skill level, for up to 12 months. We do not intend to impose a cap on the number of people wishing to use the route.
Written Question
Thursday 28th March 2019
Asked by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he plans to (a) retain and (b) extend to EEA citizens the Tier 2 visa salary exemption for nurses after the UK leaves the EU.
Answered by Caroline Nokes
We have been clear that we want all EU nationals, including those working in the NHS and the care sector, to stay in the UK after we leave the EU.
In their report, EEA migration in the UK, the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recommended maintaining the existing system of salary thresholds.
The Government has been clear that we will undertake an extensive programme of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders across the UK, including with the private, public and voluntary sector and local government, as well as industry representatives and individual businesses before taking a final decision on the level of salary thresholds.
Written Question
Thursday 28th March 2019
Asked by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he plans to ensure that overseas care workers are exempt from the Tier 2 visa £30,000 salary cap and able to work in the UK; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Caroline Nokes
We have been clear that we want all EU nationals, including those working in the NHS and the care sector, to stay in the UK after we leave the EU.
In their report, EEA migration in the UK, the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recommended maintaining the existing system of salary thresholds.
The Government has been clear that we will undertake an extensive programme of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders across the UK, including with the private, public and voluntary sector and local government, as well as industry representatives and individual businesses before taking a final decision on the level of salary thresholds.