Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Yuan Yang and Dan Jarvis

Monday 17th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[Dan Jarvis]

This was an independent decision by the CPS, and we have repeatedly made clear that there was no political interference in the evidence provided. This Government are extremely disappointed with the outcome of this case, and remain concerned about the espionage threat posed to the UK. We are working relentlessly to counter it.

[Yuan Yang (Earley and Woodley) (Lab)]

14. Whether she has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of exempting British national overseas visa holders from the proposed extension of the settlement qualifying period on levels of net migration.