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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Visas

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 10 March 2026UIN 116698

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many staff in his Department are reliant on a visa for employment.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

Currently MHCLG have 6 employees who have indefinite leave to remain in the UK and 39 employees who require a visa.

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