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Immigration: Charities

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentHome OfficeTabled Answered 12 January 2026UIN 102631

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to Answer of 28 October 2025 to Question 84090: Asylum, whether those charities are consulted on the development of immigration policy.

Answered by Alex Norris

The Home Office maintains regular engagement with a wide range of stakeholders on asylum and immigration matters. Their input is valued; however, external advice is considered advisory and does not determine policy.

Ministers are responsible for setting Home Office policy.

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