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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

EU Settlement Scheme

Monday 7 June 2021 · 2 questions

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

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial guidance on handling missed EU Settlement Scheme deadlines is being prepared.
  • The Government intends to adopt a reasonable and proportionate approach to applications missed the deadline.
  • The Minister advised waiting for the guidance before taking further action.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Clive Lewis Lab Norwich South
Brexit
Context

Concerns about EU citizens and non-EU family members unable to apply by the June 2021 deadline for the EU settlement scheme, affecting their legal status in the UK.

Question

What rights will be protected for EU citizens and non-EU family members who cannot apply to the EU Settlement Scheme due to missing the 30 June 2021 deadline?

Answer from Chris Philp

The Minister reiterated that those who miss the deadline can still apply if they have reasonable grounds. Guidance on how to handle missed deadlines is being published soon, with an assurance of a proportionate approach by the Government.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific rights such as access to homelessness assistance and NHS care were not directly addressed

How: Wait For Guidance

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Q2 Clive Lewis Lab Norwich South
Brexit
Context

Concerns that EU citizens and non-EU family members missing the deadline will face hostile environment policies, denying them access to essential services like homelessness assistance and NHS care.

Question

Even where guidance provides a route back to status, these individuals may still be subject to hostile environment policies. Will the Minister assure the House that EU citizens and their non-EU family members who miss the deadline will retain the right to such assistance and continue working without fear of criminal liability?

Answer from Chris Philp

The Minister stated that guidance on handling missed deadlines is forthcoming, and the Government intends to take a reasonable and proportionate approach. He encouraged waiting until this guidance is published.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific protections for NHS care and homelessness assistance were not committed to

How: Wait For Guidance

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