Lord Browne of Belmont:

Written Question

Asylum: Families

Monday 15th December 2025

Asked by: Lord Browne of Belmont (Democratic Unionist Party - Life peer)

To ask His Majesty's Government what percentage of those who have claimed asylum in the UK since 2021 have been permitted to bring immediate family members to reside in the UK, and what percentage of those granted such permission have been required to meet the minimum income requirement that applies to British citizens.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

Whilst the data specifically requested is not recorded in a reportable format, the Home Office does publish data on the number of people who have claimed asylum in the UK and the number of people granted asylum in the UK - Immigration system statistics, year ending September 2025 - GOV.UK.

In addition, the Home Office publishes data on the number of people who arrived under the Refugee Family Reunion route - How many people come to the UK via safe and legal (humanitarian) routes? - GOV.UK.

The Refugee Family Reunion Route was available to those granted protection status in the UK, until 4 September 2025, when the Government introduced a temporary suspension for all new applications, as we undertake a full review and reform of the current family rules to ensure we have a fair and properly balanced system.

Under the Refugee Family Reunion route, applicants did not have to meet the minimum income requirement. Following the publication of the the Government’s asylum and returns policy statement last month, we intend to change the Refugee Family Reunion and end the automatic right for refugees to bring their immediate family to the UK.

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