EU Settlement Scheme
Debate between Caroline Nokes and Nigel Mills(5 years, 10 months ago)
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Caroline Nokes
We are absolutely determined to work to make sure that as many EU citizens as possible are registered ahead of the deadline, but we will give a reasonable period in which to apply. For those who miss the deadline and have a good reason for doing so, we will of course have a response that is both pragmatic and takes into account individual circumstances, should people have been, for whatever reason—whether through ill health or mental illness—prevented from applying. We will further discuss these issues with stakeholders over coming weeks to make sure that we get it right.
Nigel Mills (Amber Valley) (Con)
Will my right hon. Friend confirm how somebody who has obtained settled status will be able to evidence that if they are asked to do so in future by a landlord or employer? If that involves a document or a card, will that document last forever, or will they have to renew it after a certain point?
Caroline Nokes
Individuals will receive a digital status, which they will be able to provide to employers and landlords through the online digital service. We already have evidence of this working through our digital right-to-work checks, which were introduced earlier this year.
Housing Benefits (18 to 21-year-olds)
Debate between Caroline Nokes and Nigel Mills(7 years, 1 month ago)
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Caroline Nokes
We looked very carefully, under the public sector equality duty, at the impact this policy would have and we have shared that information with the Social Security Advisory Committee. I am under no obligation to publish it.
Nigel Mills (Amber Valley) (Con)
Will the Minister explain how the policy will apply to young people on apprenticeships, who may be earning below the national living wage?
Caroline Nokes
My hon. Friend makes a really important point in apprenticeship week. Absolutely: apprentices will be exempt from this policy.