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748309

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2017
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Equal Pay
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, when she plans to bring forward legislative proposals to require companies with more than 250 employees to publish data on the pay gap between men and women.
	tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
	tabling member printed	Catherine West
	uin	2869
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>New regulations introducing mandatory gender pay gap reporting for large employers came into force earlier this year.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Guildford answering member printed Anne Milton question first answered 12/07/2017 12:30:02 answering member 1523 label Biography information for Anne Milton
	tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

731214

	registered interest
	date	21/06/2017
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	LGBT People: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether she had made representations to the Prime Minister on LGBT rights in Northern Ireland prior to the Prime Minister meeting with Democratic Unionist Party leader, Arlene Foster, on 13 June.
	tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
	tabling member printed	Catherine West
	uin	324
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>The United Kingdom is recognised as a global leader on LGBT rights and I am immensely proud of our record. We have one of the strongest legislative frameworks to prevent and tackle all forms of discrimination, including on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender reassignment. The Government is committed to LGBT equality. As we work with others to govern in the national interest, we will continue to promote and champion the equal rights we believe in.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 12/07/2017 16:34:27 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
	tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

731261

	registered interest
	date	21/06/2017
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	LGBT People: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what recent discussions she has had with (a) the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and (b) Members of Northern Ireland Executive on the protection and promotion of LGBT rights in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
	tabling member printed	Catherine West
	uin	136
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>The Government is committed to progress LGBT equality globally and is working hard with like minded countries to share best practice, notably through the Equal Rights Coalition, of which the United Kingdom is a founding member. The United Kingdom has made progress in promoting LGBT equality: we have one of the world’s strongest legislative frameworks to prevent and tackle discrimination. We are, however, not complacent and we are working hard to improve our legislation and policies. As we work with others to govern in the national interest, we will continue to promote and champion the equal rights we believe in.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 12/07/2017 16:32:56 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
	tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

748305

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2017
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Parliament: Disability
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what discussions she has had with the House of Commons Commission on taking steps to ensure that the Parliamentary estate is fully accessible to people of differing physical ability.
	tabling member constituency	Wellingborough
	tabling member printed	Mr Peter Bone
	uin	2850
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>I have not had any such discussions. However, officials from the Government Equalities Office would be happy to discuss the reasonable adjustment requirements of the Equality Act 2010 with the Commission, if this would be helpful<strong>.</strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 12/07/2017 16:35:34 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
	tabling member	1581 label Biography information for Mr Peter Bone

748685

	registered interest
	date	05/07/2017
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Rhondda Tunnel
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on transferring ownership of the Rhondda Tunnel to the Welsh Government.
	tabling member constituency	Rhondda
	tabling member printed	Chris Bryant
	uin	3018
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>I hold regular discussions with the Secretary of State for Transport on issues which relate to Wales. The Rhondda Tunnel is part of the Historical Railways Estate which comprises redundant former railway property owned by the Secretary of State for Transport.</p><p> </p><p>The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport wrote to the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure on 24 April this year to indicate that the Secretary of State for Transport was content to transfer the tunnel to the Welsh Government. To date no response has been received from the Welsh Government.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 12/07/2017 11:36:32 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	1446 label Biography information for Sir Chris Bryant

748260

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Immigration: Appeals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many cases are awaiting determination by the First Tier Immigration Tribunal.
	tabling member constituency	Leicester East
	tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
	uin	2781
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>This information is published regularly as Official Statistics. The number of registered appeals awaiting determination as of 31 March 2017 in the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) was 52,365.</p> answering member constituency Esher and Walton answering member printed Dominic Raab question first answered 12/07/2017 15:50:45 answering member 4007 label Biography information for Dominic Raab
	tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

748261

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Immigration: Judges
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many new immigration judges were appointed in 2017.
	tabling member constituency	Leicester East
	tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
	uin	2782
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>Over the course of 2017, to date, one Resident Judge has been appointed to the First-tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber.</p> answering member constituency Esher and Walton answering member printed Dominic Raab question first answered 12/07/2017 15:51:51 answering member 4007 label Biography information for Dominic Raab
	tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

748269

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Debt Collection
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the report Taking control: the need for fundamental bailiff reform, published by a consortium of debt advice agencies in March 2017; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	uin	2716
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice is considering the report Taking Control: the need for fundamental bailiff reform.</p> answering member constituency Esher and Walton answering member printed Dominic Raab question first answered 12/07/2017 15:52:42 answering member 4007 label Biography information for Dominic Raab
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

748080

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Grenfell Tower: Fires
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what support the Government is able to provide for Grenfell Tower residents to access Probate Registry papers.
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	uin	2791
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>It is important that everyone affected by this terrible tragedy gets all the support and help they need.</p><p>Anyone who wishes to undertake a search of the probate registry papers, or to obtain copies of a Will or grant of probate, may make an application to the relevant Probate Registry. The fee of £10 also includes a copy of the grant of probate (if one has been made) and the Will (if there is one).</p><p>The Lord Chancellor has a power to remit fees where there are exceptional circumstances for doing so. Anyone who wishes to make an application for a fee remission should contact the delivery manager at the Probate Registry.</p> answering member constituency Bracknell answering member printed Dr Phillip Lee question first answered 12/07/2017 14:29:54 answering member 3921 label Biography information for Dr Phillip Lee
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

748234

	registered interest
	date	04/07/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Terrorism: Victim Support Schemes
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what long-term assistance is available for victims of terrorism in the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	2669
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/07/2017 answer text <p>The Government is committed to making sure that victims of terrorism and bereaved families receive the best possible support both in the immediate aftermath, and in the long term. The appalling attacks in Manchester and London, just as previous attacks such as in Sousse, Tunisia, demonstrate how vital it is that support is available to victims and their families.</p><p> </p><p>In 2017, we established a cross-HMG Victims of Terrorism unit to co-ordinate support to UK citizens directly affected by terrorist events at home or overseas. It is working across Government, the voluntary sector and with local authorities to ensure that support to victims of terrorism is comprehensive, coordinated and clearly communicated.</p><p> </p><p>We have developed gov.uk webpages</p><p>(see <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/terror-attacks-support-for-people-affected" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/terror-attacks-support-for-people-affected</a>) to provide comprehensive advice to victims and to signpost them to support services in the UK. We have also been working closely with local authorities to highlight the support available, and will make sure that payments from the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund and the UK Solidarity Fund do not affect benefits payments.</p> answering member constituency Bracknell answering member printed Dr Phillip Lee question first answered 12/07/2017 15:03:05 answering member 3921 label Biography information for Dr Phillip Lee
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon