Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the security sector on the potential effect on that sector of the proposed changes to the immigration rules.

The Government published “The UK’s Points-Based System: Policy Statement” on 19 February.

We are ending free movement and will bring in a firm and fair points-based system that will attract the high skilled workers we need to contribute to our economy, our communities and our public services. Businesses will have to make some adjustments and focus on upskilling the resident UK labour force and investing in new technology.

Many businesses, like the security industry, will also be able to continue to rely on EU nationals living in the UK with settled or pre-settled status.

We recognise these proposals represent significant change for some employers in the UK. We will deliver a comprehensive programme of communication and engagement in the coming months.

In delivering on its manifesto commitments for a new points-based system, the Government has considered relevant views, evidence, and analysis. We will also keep labour market data under careful scrutiny and continue to engage with stakeholders.