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Immigration

Asked by Pippa HeylingsLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 26 January 2026UIN 107205

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of making applications for Further Leave to Remain on Family and Private Life grounds subject to published service standards.

Answered by Mike Tapp

The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, including service standards for processing visa applications.

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