Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Josh Simons and Ian Lavery

Thursday 22nd January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Josh Simons]

It has not been. Digitising right-to-work checks is a vital part of how we will toughen up our illegal labour market enforcement regime. It will mean that this Government are cracking down on illegal working, reducing the pull factors and delivering on one of our key commitments, which is to crack down on illegal migration.

[Ian Lavery (Blyth and Ashington) (Lab)]

5. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve transparency in Government decision making.