Home Affairs

On this page you will find campaign responses related to the Home Office. The department is responsible for:

working on the problems caused by illegal drug use
shaping the alcohol strategy, policy and licensing conditions
keeping the United Kingdom safe from the threat of terrorism
reducing and preventing crime, and ensuring people feel safe in their homes and communities
securing the UK border and controlling immigration
considering applications to enter and stay in the UK
issuing passports and visas
supporting visible, responsible and accountable policing by empowering the public and freeing up the police to fight crime
fire prevention and rescue

Campaigns

Dubs Amendment (Unaccompanied Children)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about unaccompanied children seeking asylum in the UK. During the Nationality and Borders Act's passage through Parliament, Lord Dubs tabled an amendment relating to safe routes for those seeking to claim asylum in the UK, including unaccompa

Northern Ireland Protocol

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Government will always work in the best interests of Northern Ireland.

Asylum & Refugees (Nationality and Borders Bill)

Dear Constiuent, Thank you for contacting me about asylum seekers and refugee resettlement. The United Kingdom has a proud record of helping those fleeing persecution, oppression or tyranny from around the world.

Ukrainian Refugees

Dear Constituent, Thank you for your correspondence regarding Ukraine. I reiterate my comments from last week that the Russian attack on Ukraine is a totally unprovoked and unjustified aggression and the Government must be vigorous in the practical assistance it provides to Ukraine, which it has f

Misogyny as Hate Crime

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about making misogyny a hate crime. There is absolutely no place in society for harassment or violence, especially based on their sex and gender. In the past few years the Government has taken a number of actions to address some of the most sickening

Animal Testing and Research (EDM 175)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about animal research. Animal research still plays a role in providing vital safety information for potential new medicines.

Elections Bill

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the Elections Bill. I have been asked to chair the Elections Bill through its committee stage.

Immigration Bill

Because I chaired the bill committee on the Immigration Bill, I am not able to make any statement on it.

Commonwealth Soldiers & Citizenship Fees

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about Commonwealth soldiers and citizenship fees. I welcome the fact that Commonwealth citizens serving in Her Majesty's Forces, including Gurkhas, are exempt from immigration control under the Immigration Act 1971, throughout their service.

Family Reunion (Refugees)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about family reunion. I strongly support the principle of family unity, so I’m glad there is already a comprehensive framework for refugees and their families to be safely reunited in the United Kingdom.

Refugee Action Campaign (EDM 190)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the Refugee Action Campaign. As I understand it, the Home Office has discussed Refugee Action’s report with the charity itself, and will continue this dialogue as it examines the detailed findings.