A Bill to make provision about the collection and publication of data on immigration status, nationality and country of birth of certain persons, including relating to users of certain public services, claimants of certain benefits, the prison population, and arrests; to require that such data is published at least once per calendar year; to require the Secretary of State to review the quality and consistency of any such data collected and published; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Katie LamConservative
25 February 2026
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This bill would require the government to collect and publish data about people’s immigration status, nationality and country of birth for specific groups. It targets users of certain public services, people claiming benefits, those in prison, and individuals who are arrested, and requires the data to be published at least once every calendar year. It also requires the Secretary of State to review the quality and consistency of the data that is collected and published.
The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons (April 2026). It has not yet progressed to committee stage or to the Lords.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 10 December 2025 under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
