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House of Commons · Adjournment Debate

EU Settlement Scheme

20 January 2023 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Stuart C. McDonald SNP Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East

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Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Stuart C. McDonald raised concerns about eu settlement scheme in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.

Key points

  • MP highlighted ongoing issues with the EU settlement scheme, including challenges for pre-settled status holders and late applicants.
  • Minister acknowledged the success of the EU settlement scheme, noting over 6 million grants of status have been delivered.
  • Minister addressed concerns regarding healthcare charges for refused applications and support for vulnerable groups.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Stuart C. McDonald SNP Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East

The MP highlighted the ongoing issues with the EU settlement scheme, expressing concern about pre-settled status holders needing to reapply for settled status, challenges related to digital status usage and acceptance, and difficulties faced by late applicants. He also raised concerns regarding rights interpretation under the withdrawal treaty, NHS treatment access for late applicants, comprehensive sickness insurance guidance, backlogs in application processing, support for marginalised communities, ongoing advice and support needs, and issues affecting UK citizens in other EU countries.

Other contributors (1)

Government Response

Robert Jenrick

The Minister acknowledged the success of the EU settlement scheme, emphasising that more than 6 million grants of status have been delivered. He addressed specific questions regarding pre-settled to settled status conversion, application backlogs, late applicants, healthcare charges for refused applications, and support for vulnerable groups. The Minister also detailed efforts made in digital service usage, accessibility for those with lower digital skills, and banking checks implementation, affirming a commitment to address these issues while ensuring system robustness.

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