Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the named community sponsorship scheme, whether the Muslim Council of Britain Charitable Foundation is eligible as a registered charity to act as a lead sponsor.

To be accredited as a lead sponsor, registered charities and community interest companies must meet all suitability and eligibility requirements.

Information on the eligibility requirements for lead sponsor accreditation is published in the lead sponsor guidance on gov.uk.

Suitability checks will be undertaken on all organisations applying to be accredited as lead sponsors.