Civil Service Visa Sponsorship 2026-03-05
2026-03-05
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The question stems from concerns about public sector bodies registered for sponsored visas and their adherence to guidance from the Cabinet Office.
Hundreds of public sector bodies, including a number of Departments and arm's length bodies, are registered to sponsored visas, as the Minister will know. Does she agree that the public sector should lead from the front and sponsor visas by exception only in the cases of hiring truly world-class talent? Can she confirm whether all Departments and arm's length bodies are complying with the guidance issued by the Cabinet Office?
We want to champion world-class talent, and we want to have and retain the best talent. That is why we have announced the national school of government to ensure that we can do that. I politely remind the hon. Member that numbers actually increased after the points-based system was introduced. That is what made the biggest difference.
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Did not confirm compliance of all Departments and arm's length bodies.
Champion World-Class Talent
Numbers Actually Increased
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