House of Lords written statement – made at on 12 November 2013.
Lord Taylor of Holbeach
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department
My hon Friend the Minister for Immigration (Mark Harper) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:
People who need permission to visit the UK and those who want to live, work or study here must pay a fee for their visa. It is important that we seek input into how we ensure that those who benefit directly from the immigration system and enhanced border control contribute appropriately to its costs in the future.
I am therefore launching a targeted consultation looking at charging principles which will begin on
We will be seeking views from stakeholders who have an interest in the way fees are set, the consistency and complexity of fees and on premium services. We are also seeking views on proposals on administrative reviews and refunds and how the Home Office interacts with third parties.
A copy of the consultation document will be placed in the House Library and on the gov.uk website.
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