Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Visas
(asked on 3rd March 2026) - View Source
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many staff in her Department are reliant on a visa for employment.
This question was answered on 20th March 2026
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 Settlement Scheme.
All staff are required to demonstrate a valid right to work in accordance with Home Office requirements.