PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
UK Visas and Immigration: Telephone Services (23 May 2022)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to reduce the average waiting time on the MP UK Visas and Immigration helpline.
Asked by:
Janet Daby (Labour)
Asked by:
Janet Daby (Labour)
Answer
We have seen a significant increase in call volumes to the MP enquiry line in recent weeks linked to the situation in Ukraine and passport applications.
We have increased staffing across the MP enquiry line, but more specifically on the HMPO and Ukraine options. We expect to have up to 25 dedicated HMPO and up to 20 dedicated Ukraine call handlers available to take urgent and compassionate case referrals in the next week.
MP’s also can contact the Home Office via the MP’s Urgent Enquiries inbox or in person at the Portcullis House walk-in hub.
Answered by:
Kevin Foster (Conservative)
1 June 2022
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