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Migration

Asked by Vikki SladeLiberal DemocratCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 14 April 2026UIN 121575

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to ensure that net migration statistics clarify the distinction between (a) new entrants, (b) visa extensions and (c) visa category switches.

Answered by Satvir Kaur

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon lady Parliamentary Question of 17th March is attached.

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