AQW 37522/22-27

Ms Paula Bradshaw
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 05/01/2026
Answered On Date: 27/01/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they have undertaken any assessment of the potential impact on Northern Ireland of proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain qualification periods.

Answer:

Immigration is an excepted matter, and the Executive has no decision-making powers in respect of immigration policy or reforms.