Written questions by Obese-Jecty.

What the cost was of re-establishing the Windrush Unit.

We have established a new Windrush Unit in the Home Office dedicated to driving systemic, cultural change across the whole Department to ensure that what happened to the Windrush generation never happens again. The reinstated Windrush Unit comprises of existing Home Office Civil Servants, so re-establishing the unit did not incur any additional cost. The appointment process for the Windrush Commissioner is nearing completion, and we will make an announcement shortly. Once appointed, the Commissioner will advise on the Home Office’s response to the Windrush Lessons Learned Review which will inform when the review is completed.

From when her Department expects key sectors with high levels of recruitment from abroad to (a) produce and (b) update a workforce strategy that relevant employers will be expected to comply with.

The Immigration White Paper, published 12th May, set out a range of proposed reforms, further details of which will be set out in due course, and - where necessary – subject to consultation.

When she plans to next increase the Immigration Skills Charge.

The Immigration White Paper, published 12th May, set out a range of proposed reforms, further details of which will be set out in due course, and - where necessary – subject to consultation.

With reference to paragraph 185 of the White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, what further steps she is taking in relation to recent arrivals to the UK who commit crimes.

The Immigration White Paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues, including the removal of foreign national offenders and treatment of recent arrivals in the UK who commit crimes, further details of which will be set out in due course.In the interim, the Hon Member will be pleased to note that – from 5 July 2024 – 18 May 2025 – 4,436 foreign national offenders were removed from the UK, a 14% percent increase on the same period twelve months prior.

If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of tightening suitability rules on the family migration routes.

The Immigration White paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues, including suitability rules on the family migration routes, further details of which will be set out in due course.

With reference to paragraph 236 of the White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, when she plans to establish new procedures so that visas can be revoked in a wider range of crimes where non-custodial sentences have been given.

The Immigration White Paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues, including new procedures to enable visas to be revoked in a wider range of crimes, further details of which will be set out in due course.

What her Department's planned timetable is for abolishing the immigration salary list.

The Immigration White Paper, published 12th May, set out a range of proposed reforms, further details of which will be set out in due course, and - where necessary – subject to consultation.

On what date the Border Security Commander became responsible for (a) border security and (b) collection of illegal migration data.

I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave him on 14 February to Question 30693.

What steps she plans to take to introduce faster routes for bringing people to the UK.

The UK’s current immigration system includes targeted routes for individuals who promote growth to come to the UK. Including as entrepreneurs, through the Innovator Founder route, and leaders and future leaders in key fields through routes including Global Talent and High Potential Individual.As part of our mission to promote growth, we will go further in ensuring that the very highly skilled have opportunities to come to the UK and access our targeted routes for the brightest and best global talent by increasing the number of people arriving on our very high talent routes, alongside faster routes for bringing people to the UK who have the right skills and experience to supercharge UK growth in strategic industries As part of that, increasing places to our scheme for research interns, including those working in the field of Artificial Intelligence, to allow businesses access to additional promising young talentWe are also streamlining the process for employers and skilled workers to get visas, reducing bureaucracy and supporting growth.The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, in consultation with a wide range of experts and stakeholders.

If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of ensuring family units have sufficient money to financially support any migrants without relying on the public purse through (a) reviewing and (b) extending the financial requirements to other dependant routes.

The Immigration White paper, published 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues, including reform of Family Migration, further details of which will be set out in due course.On 10 September 2024, the Home Secretary commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to review the financial requirements in the Family Immigration Rules. It is expected the MAC will issue their report in the Summer. We will carefully consider the MAC’s recommendations before making any further changes.

What information her Department holds on the number of (a) current but not medically downgraded, (b) current and medically downgraded and (c) former police officers who have been diagnosed with PTSD in England and Wales.

This Government has been clear that the health and wellbeing of our police workforce is a priority and we are committed to making improvements in wellbeing support through the Police Covenant.We continue to fund the National Police Wellbeing Service (NPWS). The NPWS helps forces identify the areas of policing with the highest risk of impacting officer and staff mental health and developing work around building resilience. In addition, the NWPS are piloting a 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support Line, providing urgent support for our police when they need it the most.The NPWS have also created a national suicide action plan which aims to educate and support the workforce, reduce stress and improve data recording. They have also developed an evidenced-based trauma support model which is now available to forces.

What steps her Department is taking to ensure that exposure to traumatic events by police offices are recorded; and what steps her Department is taking to ensure that police officers are counselled after these events.

The Government has been clear that the health and wellbeing of our police is a top priority and that those who have faced traumatic incidents in the line of duty should receive the support they need to recover and continue serving. We continue to fund the National Police Wellbeing Service who have developed an evidenced-based trauma support model which is now available to forces.It is the responsibility of individual Chief Officers to effectively manage their workforce, ensuring the appropriate health and wellbeing provisions are in place for their officers and staff.

What recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the domestic worker visa on the number of people who have become victims of (a) modern slavery and (b) labour exploitation.

The Government keeps all immigration routes under regular review to ensure safeguards are in place to prevent exploitation and modern slavery.The Home Office recognises that Overseas Domestic Workers are a distinctively vulnerable cohort. As set out in the Immigration White Paper, we will reconsider the purpose of the Overseas Domestic Worker route and strengthen action to stop employers exploiting their staff. When victims of modern slavery are identified, including overseas domestic workers, the Home Office provides specialist support through the National Referral Mechanism to help them in their recovery from exploitation.

With reference to paragraph 156 of the White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, what legislative proposals she plans to bring forward to set out (a) when and (b) how a person can make a claim on the basis of exceptional circumstances.

As set out in the Immigration White Paper, we will provide further details of our revised Family Policy by the end of the year.

What progress she has made in considering a (a) targeted and (b) capped expansion of the High Potential Individual visa route.

The Immigration White paper, published 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues, including the High Potential Individual visa route, further details of which will be set out in due course.

With reference to page 34 of the Government document entitled Plan for Change, published on 5 December 2024, what progress she has made on agreeing a single performance framework for policing.

Since 5 December 2024, when My Rt Hon Friend, the Prime Minister, announced the Government’s Plan for Change, we have been working closely with the sector to draw up a new Police Performance Framework to ensure standards are upheld across the country. We have also been working to establish a new Unit within the Home Office, which will identify and support force-level improvements.Further details will be published in the forthcoming Police Reform White Paper.

With reference to paragraph 156 of the White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, what legislative proposals she plans to bring forward to strengthen the public interest test.

As set out in the Immigration White Paper, we will provide further details of our revised Family Policy by the end of the year.

With reference to paragraph 156 of the White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, what legislative proposals she plans to bring forward to (a) clarify Article 8 rules and (b) set out how they should apply in different immigration routes.

As set out in the Immigration White Paper, we will provide further details of our revised Family Policy by the end of the year.

What information her Department holds on the number of (a) current but not medically downgraded, (b) current and medically downgraded and (c) former police officers who have committed suicide in England and Wales in each of the last 10 years.

This Government has been clear that the health and wellbeing of our police workforce is a priority and we are committed to making improvements in wellbeing support through the Police Covenant.We continue to fund the National Police Wellbeing Service (NPWS). The NPWS helps forces identify the areas of policing with the highest risk of impacting officer and staff mental health and developing work around building resilience. In addition, the NWPS are piloting a 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support Line, providing urgent support for our police when they need it the most.The NPWS have also created a national suicide action plan which aims to educate and support the workforce, reduce stress and improve data recording. They have also developed an evidenced-based trauma support model which is now available to forces.

What progress she has made in establishing a new neighbourhood policing career pathway.

The Home Office have provided funding for the College of Policing to deliver a new training provision, the Neighbourhood Policing Pathway (NPP), which will deliver specialist training to all neighbourhood police officers and PCSOs in England and Wales.