Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
Religious persecution has been on the rise in the Middle East.
Research Briefing
An independent review of the conditions attached to domestic worker visas recommended reinstating the right to change employer and apply for further leave to remain (but not permanent settlement) for all migrant domestic workers in the UK. The Government disagrees with the recommendation. It has introduced more limited rights for domestic workers to change employer and extend their stay in the UK, which are more focused towards victims of trafficking or slavery.
Research Briefing
The Immigration Bill 2015-16 is currently in ping-pong stage. This Commons Library briefing paper gives an overview of the latest developments with the Bill.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the motion that "this House has considered asylum seeker dispersal policy" will be held on Tuesday 3 May 2016 at 1130hrs. The Member in charge of this debate is Simon Danczuk.
Debate Pack
One of the unfortunate results of the Syrian refugee crisis has been the increasing number of unaccompanied children travelling within Europe, living at migrant camps in Calais, and the plight of those trying to make their way to the United Kingdom or other countries within Europe. A Westminster Hall debate on the issue of unaccompanied children will be held on Tuesday 19 April 2016 at 0930hrs. The Member in charge of the debate is David Burrowes.
Research Briefing
Part 1 of this House of Commons Library briefing paper gives a broad overview of the law governing the rights of European Economic Area (EEA) migrants to access social housing in England. Part 2 considers whether there is any evidence to suggest that EEA migrants are able to “jump the queue” to access social housing more quickly than other applicants.
Research Briefing
From 6 April 2016, some skilled non-EEA workers with Tier 2 visas will only be eligible to stay in the UK permanently if they are earning at least £35,000. A related e-petition has been uploaded to Parliament’s e-petition website calling for the £35k threshold to be scrapped. Parliament will be debating this petition on Monday 7 March 2016.
Debate Pack
On Wednesday 10 February 2016, three debates relating to migration will be held in Westminster Hall. The topics include the provision of asylum support, migration into the EU, and the UK Government’s policy on refugees.
Research Briefing
The Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill 2015-16 had its First Reading on 6 July 2015 and is scheduled for its Second Reading on 5 February 2016. The Bill is a Private Members' Bill presented by Christopher Chope. The Bill aims to restrict entitlement to benefits of non-UK Citizens from the EU and EEA.
Debate Pack
The Petitions Committee has agreed that a debate would be held in relation to both petitions. The debate will be held under the motion, “That this House has considered e-petitions114003 and 114907 relating to the exclusion of Donald Trump from the UK”. The debate will be led by Paul Flynn, a member of the Petitions Committee.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on healthcare in Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre has been scheduled for 1630hrs on Wednesday 6 January 2016. The Member in charge of the debate is Kate Osamor.
Research Briefing
This note provides a brief update on recent developments in the EU's response to the migration crisis, including the EU's military operation against people smuggling in the Mediterranean. Documents related to the EU's response to the migration crisis are due to be debated in the House on 14 December.
Research Briefing
The Immigration Bill is due to have Report and Third Reading in the Commons on 1 December. This briefing summarises the main changes made to the Bill in Public Bill Committee and some of the new clauses proposed for consideration at Report stage.
Debate Pack
The e-petition, 'Stop allowing immigrants into the UK', uploaded to the Petitions website on 25 August 2015, has attracted over 100,000 signatures and as a result been selected for debate by the Petitions Committee. The debate will be held on 19 October 2015 at 1630hrs in Westminster Hall.
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