Written questions

Asylum and Immigration: Appeals

Commons · Question 15045 · Tabled 1 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 10 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the number of (a) controlled work matter starts and (b) licensed work certificates opened for immigration and asylum appeals in the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) and the Upper Tribunal

Answer

Answered by Sarah Sackman, 10 Jul 2026

Total legal aid expenditure on immigration and aysulm appeals in the First-tier and Upper Tribunals is set out in the table below.Financial YearControlled Legal Representation CostsLicensed Work Costs2021-22£13,700,752£277,1642022-23£14,177,801£389,427202...