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Immigration: Hong Kong

Asked by Calum MillerLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 19 June 2025UIN 59952

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much funding has been provided through the British National (Overseas) Welcome Programme in each year since 2021.

Answered by Alex Norris

Funding provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government through the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Welcome Programme is set out below.

Financial year 21/22 - approximately £7.2 million

Financial year 22/23 - approximately £9.4 million

Financial year 23/24 - approximately £10.7 million

Financial year 24/25 - approximately £9.5 million

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