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Independent Immigration Appeals Authority preparatory spend – Contingencies fund advance

13 October 2026 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Anna Turley Labour (Co-op) Redcar

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At a glance

Anna Turley raised concerns about independent immigration appeals authority preparatory spend – contingencies fund advance in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Home Office has obtained approval for a 4,000,000 advance from the contingencies fund for the Independent Immigration Appeals Authority.
  • The new organisation is being set up to ensure timely establishment once the Immigration and Asylum Bill is passed.
  • Pending approval, urgent expenditure of 4,000,000 will be met by repayable cash advances from the Contingencies Fund.

How the debate unfolded

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

Opened the debate

Anna Turley Labour (Co-op) Redcar

The Home Office has obtained approval for an advance from the contingencies fund of £4,000,000 for the Independent Immigration Appeals Authority (IIAA). This new organisation is being set up in parallel to the passage of the Immigration and Asylum Bill to ensure timely establishment once the authority is established in law. The Home Office has identified the need for targeted spend on delivery activity prior to Royal Assent of the Bill, and parliamentary approval for additional resources of £4,000,000 will be sought in a Supplementary Estimate for the Home Office. Pending approval, urgent expenditure estimated at £4,000,000 will be met by repayable cash advances from the Contingencies Fund.

Other contributors (1)
  • Anna Turley Lab Redcar

    The Home Office has obtained approval for an advance from the contingencies fund of £4,000,000 for the Independent Immigration Appeals Authority (IIAA). This new organisation is being set up in parallel to the passage of the Immigration and Asylum Bill to ensure timely establishment once the authority is established in law. The Home Office has identified the need for targeted spend on delivery activity prior to Royal Assent of the Bill, and parliamentary approval for additional resources of £4,000,000 will be sought in a Supplementary Estimate for the Home Office. Pending approval, urgent expenditure estimated at £4,000,000 will be met by repayable cash advances from the Contingencies Fund.

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