Written questions

Migrant Workers: Visas

Commons · Question 14293 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 7 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many applications to the Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale-Ups have been (a) received, (b) approved and (c) rejected.

Answer

Answered by Blair McDougall, 7 Jul 2026

The Department for Business and Trade launched the Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale-Ups on 10 June as part of the Government's Modern Industrial Strategy. The scheme - worth up to £25K for around 50 businesses a year - supports eligible scale-ups ...