Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if the Government will grant indefinite leave to remain for residents of Grenfell Tower who apply for that status.

On 5 July, the Government launched a new scheme to allow individuals who were directly affected by the Grenfell fire to be granted 12 months’ limited leave to remain outside the Immigration Rules if they meet the eligibility requirements.

We believe that 12 months is a reasonable and proportionate timescale to allow individuals to get back on their feet, access the benefits and services they need and consider future options. They will be able to apply for further leave in that time. Individuals who qualify for other forms of leave under the Immigration Rules will be granted leave beyond the 12 month period.