MIGRATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND TIER-ONE VISAS

Early day motion 1124, tabled 26 February 2014 by John Leech (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 17 members.

That this House notes with concern the recommendation of the Migration Advisory Committee that would allow foreign millionaires to bid for fast-track tier-one UK visas; rejects the principle that the right to stay in the UK could be sold off to affluent people, even if they would donate money to the UK; recognises that this policy would widen the gap in opportunity between the rich and poor applying for a tier-one visa; and recognises the benefit of allowing talented, motivated and hard-working people to apply for the right to settle in the UK, regardless of their financial background.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1.