Written questions

Undocumented Workers: Edinburgh

Commons · Question 72358 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 4 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking in Edinburgh to identify employers recruiting people residing in the city without legal permission or valid immigration status.

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 4 Sep 2025

The government is committed to taking effective action against employers of illegal workers. The Home Office collaborates closely with labour market enforcement bodies, routinely sharing intelligence and information to understand the threats and to inform...