Context
The review of tier 1 investor visas has been delayed for nearly five years, causing concern among MPs. The scheme was previously criticized as a security risk due to multiple sanctioned individuals having obtained visas under this programme.
Question
When will the Department publish the review of tier 1 investor visas? Contrary to today's rhetoric on securing borders, can he confirm that this scheme quickly became a security risk to this country, with no fewer than 10 Russians who were approved under the scheme now being sanctioned by the UK, and that more than 6,000 others granted tier 1 visa status are now being reviewed as a security risk to this country?
Answer from Thomas Tugendhat
The hon. Member makes some solid points about the dangers of the involvement of certain states—in this case, Russia—in the United Kingdom. The visa scheme closed in February 2022 and since 2019, spending on the National Crime Agency has increased by 30% with an additional £200 million.
Not addressed: Publication timeline for the review of tier 1 investor visas
How: Diversion
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