Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether officials in his Department with responsibility for engaging with hon. Members are given training on the types of visas that are available.

Officials responsible for engaging with Hon. Members are required to complete an initial 12-week training programme, which includes training on the visa routes available.

Following the initial training programme, officials are subject to assurance checks on all their work until they are assessed to meet the required quality standard.

Ongoing development ensures that officials keep their understanding of immigration routes up to date.