Asked by: Earl of Leicester (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government why they have cancelled Eva Vlaardingerbroek's electronic travel authorisation to the UK.
Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)
It is our long-standing policy that we do not comment on individual cases.
However, in general terms I can advise you that all foreign nationals seeking entry to the UK meet the suitability requirements for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
Following a refusal or cancellation, the customer may still apply for the appropriate UK visa, which allows for a full consideration of their circumstances and may provide an alternative avenue to travel.
Asked by: Earl of Leicester (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many short-term visas were granted for people working in the farming sector in (1) January, (2) February, and (3) March.
Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford - Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
The most recent data available on the seasonal worker visa scheme is released quarterly and contained within published tables at: (entry clearance detailed dataset Vis_D02 - attached).
It is worth noting that while most short-term jobs in the agriculture sector are under the seasonal worker visa, a small number may be on other visa types and not all seasonal worker visa jobs will relate to farming.