On 17th, 20th & 21st December 2018 the Bishop of Leeds, Rt Revd Nick Baines, received written answers to three questions about US sanctions on Iran and migration from Iran.
Iranian nationals | |||
Year | Total applications | Total grants | Grant rate |
2015 | 3,242 | 1,532 | 55% |
2016 | 4,184 | 1,456 | 37% |
2017 | 2,570 | 1,260 | 47% |
2018 (to end Sept) | 1,977 | 706 | 40% |
Note that initial decisions are based on date of decision and do not necessarily relate to applications made in the same period. For example, a decision in 2017 may relate to an application made in 2016.
via Parliament.uk
The Lord Bishop of Leeds: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact that the reintroduction of sanctions on Iran by the United States has had on UK-registered companies trading with Iran.
Baroness Fairhead: The US Treasury has re-imposed sanctions against Iran relating to financial institutions, and Iran’s energy, insurance and shipping sectors. There has been an impact on UK businesses, although it is too early to make a comprehensive assessment. Where necessary, UK companies should seek legal advice.
The Department for International Trade has a dedicated team working at the British Embassy in Tehran to support UK businesses active in the Iranian market. We continue to monitor any impact on UK-Iran trade caused by the re-imposition of US sanctions on Iran.