Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sajid Javid and Gerald Jones

Monday 16th July 2018 Commons Chamber

[Sajid Javid]

I thank my hon. Friend for welcoming the changes and for his support. It is a bit too early to give an assessment, since the changes only came into play on 6 July. Like my hon. Friend, I am confident that they will not only help to provide some of the high skills that our economy needs, but will actually go on to create jobs.

[Gerald Jones (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney) (Lab)]

Ministry of Justice figures show that half of immigration cases that go to appeal in England and Wales are overturned. Does the Secretary of State agree that the situation needs urgent attention and that those flaws need to be addressed before the European citizens who are in the UK have to apply for settled status?

[Sajid Javid]

The hon. Gentleman will know that we get tens of thousands of applications each year. Unfortunately, in many cases not all the information that is asked for is provided in the first instance. Officials will chase that up, and they will do so in a way that is as helpful as possible. If people want their application to be looked at in a timely manner, it is always helpful if all information is provided up front.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sajid Javid and Gerald Jones

Monday 30th October 2017 Commons Chamber

[Sajid Javid]

I can absolutely confirm that to my hon. Friend. We are working very closely with DEFRA and the Department for Transport to ensure just that.

[Gerald Jones (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney) (Lab)]

T6. With the First Minister of Wales meeting the Prime Minister earlier today amid the continuing lack of clarity over Brexit, can the Secretary of State reassure me that the Government will respect the devolved nations and regions of the UK and not use Brexit as an opportunity for a power grab?

[Sajid Javid]

Of course we will respect the powers and responsibilities of the devolved nations, and we will make a resounding success of Brexit.