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Recommendation 15
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Review communication plan to publicise BN(O) visa route and scheme enhancements effectively.
Recommendation
The Government must provide further assurances of the practical steps it is taking to welcome BN(O) citizens and to ensure they are aware of the scheme. The Government should review its communication plan to ensure that the new visa route is being publicised through all appropriate channels and, where changes are made to enhance and extend the scheme, must ensure that these changes are communicated quickly and effectively. (Paragraph 100) Settlement in the UK
Government response summary AI-generated
The government discusses the setting of visa, immigration, and citizenship fees, which is unrelated to the recommendation for assurances on welcoming BN(O) citizens and reviewing communication plans for the scheme.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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26. The Home Office has delivered a comprehensive programme of communications activities both in preparation for the launch of the BN(O) route and since the route went live, covering areas such as the different methods of application and who can apply. All communications activity has carried clear and factual messaging to ensure potential applicants to the BN(O) route are provided with the relevant information they require to make an informed decision about whether the BN(O) route is right for them. 27. As part of this, the Home Office has worked closely with the FCDO and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) respectively to ensure information about the BN(O) route is widely communicated across Hong Kong and through community networks in the UK. A variety of channels have been utilised to reach potential applicants, including GOV.UK guidance, stakeholder information packs, social media and embassy routes (particularly in Hong Kong). Communications products have also been made available in both English and Cantonese. 28. We continue to communicate all important changes to the BN(O) route through appropriate channels in a timely manner, working with other government departments.
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