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EU Settlement Scheme
20 January 2023
Lead MP
Stuart C. McDonald
Debate Type
Adjournment Debate
Tags
NHSWomen & Equalities
Other Contributors: 1
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.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
An MP agreed with the need to provide a physical document alongside digital status.
Government Response
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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