Question
I welcome the retention of the five-year pathway for indefinite leave to remain. I have met Nigerian and Zimbabwean social care workers in Newtown and the Dee valley who will be greatly reassured and relieved by today’s statement. Will my right hon. Friend join me in celebrating the huge contribution that these workers make to our health and social care system every day?100% vibes
Answer
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. These workers have been making a contribution. Given their unique circumstances, and the fact that many of them have met the terms of their visas, they will be able to settle at five years.25% vibes
Verdict: GREEN (82/100)
The Minister directly agreed with the Member and affirmed that the workers concerned have been making a valuable contribution, which is what the question asked for. The reply is brief and mostly a statement of recognition, but it engages with the named workers and gives a clear answer. The member would likely have what they need to move on, though the reply does not go into further detail.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the Minister will join the member in celebrating the contribution that Nigerian and Zimbabwean social care workers make to the health and social care system every day. | Addressed | Direct | The Minister explicitly agrees with the member ('absolutely right') and affirms that these workers have been making a contribution, which directly answers whether the Minister will join in recognising that contribution. The reply is brief and platitudinal, but the item itself asks only for this kind of acknowledgment, and the reply engages with the named workers. Statements 3 and 4 on visas and settlement go beyond the item but do not undermine the answer. |