Immigration Archives

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Statistics on Migrants and Benefits

Tuesday, 28 March, 2017

Data on migrants and benefits is incomplete and fragmented, not routinely available from a single source. This is because the nationality of benefit claimants is not routinely gathered by either DWP or HMRC when administering benefits or tax credits. This paper brings together the main available data sources – including DWP data on National Insurance Number registrations, departmental ad-hoc releases and responses to Freedom of Information requests – to analyse rates of benefit and tax credits receipt among migrants living in the UK.
Debate Pack

Detention of vulnerable persons

Monday, 13 March, 2017

A Westminster Hall debate on the detention of vulnerable persons has been scheduled for 2.30pm on Tuesday 14 March 2017. The Member in charge of this debate is Anne McLaughlin MP.
Research Briefing

European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: analysis of Lords’ amendments

Friday, 10 March, 2017

This Commons Library briefing analyses the Lords’ new clauses on EU/EEA citizens in the UK and on a ‘meaningful vote’ at the end of the negotiations, for the Bill's return to the Commons.
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UK policy on torture and the treatment of asylum claims

Wednesday, 01 March, 2017

A backbench business debate on a motion relating to UK policy on torture and the treatment of asylum claims will be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 2 March 2017. Dr Tania Mathias, Alistair Carmichael, Dr Lisa Cameron and Kate Green will open and lead the debate.
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Unaccompanied children in Greece and Italy

Wednesday, 22 February, 2017

A backbench business debate on a motion relating to Unaccompanied children in Greece and Italy will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 23 February 2017. The debate will be opened and lead by Alison McGovern, Heidi Allen, Tom Brake and Anne McLaughlin.
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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: a brief guide

Tuesday, 29 November, 2016

This Commons Library briefing gives an overview of the 1989 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, what it covers and how it is enforced.
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Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme

Tuesday, 29 November, 2016

This pack has been produced ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 9.30am on Wednesday 30 November 2016 on the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme. The Member in charge of this debate is Helen Whately MP.
Research Briefing

One NHS, Many Nationalities: where are NHS staff from?

Monday, 28 November, 2016

The information in this blog is now out of date – see One NHS, many nationalities: 2017 or NHS staff from overseas: statistics for up to date information on NHS staff from overseas Following the vote to leave the EU, the status of EU nationals already working in the UK has become uncertain. The NHS is
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One NHS, Many Nationalities: where are NHS staff from?

Monday, 28 November, 2016
Debate Pack

Immigration rules for international students

Tuesday, 15 November, 2016

This pack has been produced ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 2.30pm on Wednesday 16 November 2016 on immigration rules for international students. The Member in charge of this debate is Stuart C McDonald MP.
Research Briefing

Brexit: impact across policy areas

Friday, 26 August, 2016

This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the situation in a range of policy areas and considers what impact Brexit might have. This will depend, among other things, on the Brexit negotiations, whether the UK stays in the European Economic Area and how the Government fills any policy gaps left by withdrawal.
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Brexit and UK immigration and asylum policy: a reading list

Tuesday, 02 August, 2016

This reading list collates some recent commentary on the implications of the EU referendum vote for future UK immigration and asylum policy, and links to some related Library briefings.
Research Briefing

Impacts of immigration on population and the economy

Monday, 25 July, 2016

This note looks at the impacts of immigration on different aspects of the economy and society, including population growth, employment, earnings, public services and the public finances.
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Polish population of the United Kingdom

Friday, 15 July, 2016

This Commons Library briefing paper is a short statistical portrait of the UK's Polish population. It covers the size, age structure, and geographic distribution of the Polish population, and includes statistics on Polish family structure and employment.
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Religious persecution in the Middle East and its effect on the UK

Friday, 15 July, 2016

Religious persecution has been on the rise in the Middle East.

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