Asylum statistics
This briefing summarises statistics on asylum seekers in the UK and refugees who arrive through resettlement programmes.
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.
Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (177 KB , PDF)
This Commons Library debate pack explains the purpose and operation of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme, from Bulgarian and Romanian accession to the EU in 2007 until its closure in December 2013. It highlights issues around migrant workers in agriculture and provides links to relevant Parliamentary material and media comment.
Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (177 KB , PDF)
This briefing summarises statistics on asylum seekers in the UK and refugees who arrive through resettlement programmes.
Redress schemes offering immigration/citizenship documents and financial compensation to victims of the Windrush scandal have been running for several years.
Since early 2022, Ukrainians have been able to take up temporary residence in the UK under Homes for Ukraine and other bespoke visa programmes.