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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Visas

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 12 March 2026UIN 117235

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many staff in her Department are reliant on a visa for employment.

Answered by Ian Murray

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has less than five employees who are reliant on a visa for employment. The exact number has been redacted to avoid identification of individuals.

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