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star this property date less than 2024-03-07more like thismore than 2024-03-07
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Cabinet Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 53 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Ministers: Defamation more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the cost to the public purse is for settling claims for (a) defamation and (b) libel by Ministers since 19 December 2019. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich more like this
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Matthew Pennycook remove filter
star this property uin 17706 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-12more like thismore than 2024-03-12
star this property answer text <p>In line with the established practice under multiple administrations of all political colours, Ministers are provided with legal support and representation where matters relate to their conduct and responsibilities as a Minister.</p><p> </p><p>Statistics relating to costs of settling claims, costs of legal support, and the number of times the provision of legal support has been authorised or declined are not maintained by the Cabinet Office. Funding for appropriate legal costs, including any out-of-court settlements, would be met by the relevant department's budget.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in Chapter 6 of the Cabinet Manual, Ministers are indemnified by the Crown for any actions taken against them for things done or decisions made in the course of their ministerial duties. The indemnity covers the cost of defending the proceedings, as well as any costs or damages awarded against the minister. Decisions about whether to provide legal support are made by the relevant department’s Accounting Officer.</p><p> </p><p>This reflects an important principle that Ministers should be able to carry out their official duties, supported by official advice, in a way which they see fit, without the risk of personal liability constraining their ability to take those official actions. Of course, Ministers remain accountable to Parliament and the wider public for their actions as a Minister.</p><p> </p><p>It would have a chilling effect on public life if Ministers faced the prospect of personal financial harm from those seeking to pressure the Government through vexatious or hostile litigation (or the threat thereof).</p><p> </p><p>More broadly, the principle of legal support from the public purse for official duties is not confined to government. I would observe that there is insurance available to MPs provided by the House at taxpayers’ expense, designed to protect hon. Members when carrying out parliamentary and constituency duties. This includes professional indemnity insurance that covers defamation. I also note that the House of Lords Commission is due this week to discuss the provision of professional indemnity insurance to peers.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Brentwood and Ongar more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Alex Burghart more like this
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17339 more like this
17407 more like this
17708 more like this
17709 more like this
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less than 2024-03-12T11:53:51.65Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-12T11:53:51.65Z
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star this property label Biography information for Alex Burghart more like this
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4520
unstar this property label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook more like this
1694679
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2024-03-07more like thismore than 2024-03-07
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Cabinet Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 53 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Ministers: Defamation more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the total cost to the public purse was of legal support provided to Ministers of the Crown in relation to claims for (a) defamation and (b) libel connected with their official duties since 19 December 2019. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich more like this
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Matthew Pennycook remove filter
star this property uin 17708 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-12more like thismore than 2024-03-12
star this property answer text <p>In line with the established practice under multiple administrations of all political colours, Ministers are provided with legal support and representation where matters relate to their conduct and responsibilities as a Minister.</p><p> </p><p>Statistics relating to costs of settling claims, costs of legal support, and the number of times the provision of legal support has been authorised or declined are not maintained by the Cabinet Office. Funding for appropriate legal costs, including any out-of-court settlements, would be met by the relevant department's budget.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in Chapter 6 of the Cabinet Manual, Ministers are indemnified by the Crown for any actions taken against them for things done or decisions made in the course of their ministerial duties. The indemnity covers the cost of defending the proceedings, as well as any costs or damages awarded against the minister. Decisions about whether to provide legal support are made by the relevant department’s Accounting Officer.</p><p> </p><p>This reflects an important principle that Ministers should be able to carry out their official duties, supported by official advice, in a way which they see fit, without the risk of personal liability constraining their ability to take those official actions. Of course, Ministers remain accountable to Parliament and the wider public for their actions as a Minister.</p><p> </p><p>It would have a chilling effect on public life if Ministers faced the prospect of personal financial harm from those seeking to pressure the Government through vexatious or hostile litigation (or the threat thereof).</p><p> </p><p>More broadly, the principle of legal support from the public purse for official duties is not confined to government. I would observe that there is insurance available to MPs provided by the House at taxpayers’ expense, designed to protect hon. Members when carrying out parliamentary and constituency duties. This includes professional indemnity insurance that covers defamation. I also note that the House of Lords Commission is due this week to discuss the provision of professional indemnity insurance to peers.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Brentwood and Ongar more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Alex Burghart more like this
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17339 more like this
17407 more like this
17706 more like this
17709 more like this
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less than 2024-03-12T11:53:51.493Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-12T11:53:51.493Z
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star this property label Biography information for Alex Burghart more like this
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4520
unstar this property label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook more like this
1694680
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2024-03-07more like thismore than 2024-03-07
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Cabinet Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 53 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Ministers: Defamation more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on how many individual occasions the provision of legal support has been (a) authorised and (b) declined on claims for (i) defamation and (ii) libel connected with the official duties of Ministers of the Crown since 19 December 2019. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich more like this
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Matthew Pennycook remove filter
star this property uin 17709 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-12more like thismore than 2024-03-12
star this property answer text <p>In line with the established practice under multiple administrations of all political colours, Ministers are provided with legal support and representation where matters relate to their conduct and responsibilities as a Minister.</p><p> </p><p>Statistics relating to costs of settling claims, costs of legal support, and the number of times the provision of legal support has been authorised or declined are not maintained by the Cabinet Office. Funding for appropriate legal costs, including any out-of-court settlements, would be met by the relevant department's budget.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in Chapter 6 of the Cabinet Manual, Ministers are indemnified by the Crown for any actions taken against them for things done or decisions made in the course of their ministerial duties. The indemnity covers the cost of defending the proceedings, as well as any costs or damages awarded against the minister. Decisions about whether to provide legal support are made by the relevant department’s Accounting Officer.</p><p> </p><p>This reflects an important principle that Ministers should be able to carry out their official duties, supported by official advice, in a way which they see fit, without the risk of personal liability constraining their ability to take those official actions. Of course, Ministers remain accountable to Parliament and the wider public for their actions as a Minister.</p><p> </p><p>It would have a chilling effect on public life if Ministers faced the prospect of personal financial harm from those seeking to pressure the Government through vexatious or hostile litigation (or the threat thereof).</p><p> </p><p>More broadly, the principle of legal support from the public purse for official duties is not confined to government. I would observe that there is insurance available to MPs provided by the House at taxpayers’ expense, designed to protect hon. Members when carrying out parliamentary and constituency duties. This includes professional indemnity insurance that covers defamation. I also note that the House of Lords Commission is due this week to discuss the provision of professional indemnity insurance to peers.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Brentwood and Ongar more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Alex Burghart more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
17339 more like this
17407 more like this
17706 more like this
17708 more like this
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less than 2024-03-12T11:53:51.697Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-12T11:53:51.697Z
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star this property label Biography information for Alex Burghart more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook more like this
1687404
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star this property date less than 2024-02-05more like thismore than 2024-02-05
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
star this property answering dept id 215 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
star this property hansard heading District Heating more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when she plans to bring Part 8, Chapter 1 of the Energy Act 2023 into force. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich more like this
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Matthew Pennycook remove filter
star this property uin 13038 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-08more like thismore than 2024-02-08
star this property answer text <p>The Department consulted on heat network consumer protection requirements in 2023 and will respond to the consultation shortly. Heat network regulation will be introduced in three phases:</p><p> </p><ul><li>In 2024 Ofgem will engage the market and develop their digital systems.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>In Spring 2025 the initial tranche of consumer protection requirements enter into force covering standards of conduct for heat network operators</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>In 2026 all other protections enter into force including price benchmarking regulation.</li></ul> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Derby North more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Amanda Solloway more like this
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less than 2024-02-08T12:38:42.477Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-08T12:38:42.477Z
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star this property label Biography information for Amanda Solloway more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook more like this
1684775
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star this property date less than 2024-01-24more like thismore than 2024-01-24
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Transport more like this
star this property hansard heading Driving: Eyesight more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, under what circumstances DVLA drivers’ medical visual (a) field and (b) acuity testing will be administered free of charge. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich more like this
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Matthew Pennycook remove filter
star this property uin 11380 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-01-29more like thismore than 2024-01-29
star this property answer text <p>When the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) is investigating whether a licence holder or applicant with a visual disorder is fit to drive, all costs of any tests commissioned by the DVLA as part of that investigation are paid for by the DVLA and not the applicant.</p><p> </p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Hexham more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
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less than 2024-01-29T12:23:47.207Zmore like thismore than 2024-01-29T12:23:47.207Z
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star this property label Biography information for Guy Opperman more like this
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4520
unstar this property label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook more like this
1669505
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star this property date less than 2023-11-13more like thismore than 2023-11-13
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Department of Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept id 17 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
star this property hansard heading Lisdexamfetamine and Methylphenidate: Shortages more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she plans to issue serious shortage protocols for (a) lisdexamfetamine and (b) methylphenidate. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich more like this
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Matthew Pennycook remove filter
star this property uin 1660 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-11-17more like thismore than 2023-11-17
star this property answer text <p>We are aware of disruptions to the supply of medicines used for the management of ADHD. While serious shortage protocols (SSPs) can be a useful tool to help manage and mitigate medicine and medical device shortages, they cannot be used for all patients and all medicines. Further, they are only issued if there is sufficient supply of suitable, alternative medicines, otherwise issuing an SSP risks causing a ‘knock on’ shortage of the alternative. For these reasons, there are currently no plans to issue SSPs for ADHD medicines, including lisdexamfetamine and methylphenidate.</p><p>We understand how frustrating and distressing medicine shortages can be and we want to assure patients that we are working intensively with the respective manufacturers to resolve the issues as soon as possible and to ensure patients have continuous access to ADHD medicines in the UK, in the short and long term.</p><p>We have issued communications to the National Health Service to advise healthcare professionals on management of patients whilst there continue to be disruptions to supplies. Patients are advised to speak to their clinician regarding any concerns they have and to discuss the suitability of treatment with alternative medicines.</p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Pendle more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
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less than 2023-11-17T12:43:27.433Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-17T12:43:27.433Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook more like this
1668548
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-11-08more like thismore than 2023-11-08
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Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
star this property answering dept id 211 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
star this property hansard heading Members: Correspondence more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, when he plans to respond to the correspondence of 16 August 2023 from the hon. Member for Greenwich and Woolwich on Union Park, Greenwich SE10. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich more like this
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Matthew Pennycook remove filter
star this property uin 870 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-11-13more like thismore than 2023-11-13
star this property answer text <p>I apologise to the Hon Member for the delay in responding to his correspondence. A response issued on 13 November 2023.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency North East Derbyshire more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Lee Rowley more like this
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less than 2023-11-13T11:53:02.307Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-13T11:53:02.307Z
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4652
star this property label Biography information for Lee Rowley more like this
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4520
unstar this property label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook more like this
1668558
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-11-08more like thismore than 2023-11-08
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Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
star this property answering dept id 211 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Levelling Up, Housing and Communities more like this
star this property hansard heading Members: Correspondence more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, when he plans to respond to the letter of 14 August 2023 from the hon. Member for Greenwich and Woolwich, case reference 30420793. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich more like this
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Matthew Pennycook remove filter
star this property uin 871 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-11-13more like thismore than 2023-11-13
star this property answer text <p>I apologise to the Hon Member for the delay in responding to his correspondence. A response issued on 13 November 2023.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency North East Derbyshire more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Lee Rowley more like this
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less than 2023-11-13T11:53:26.917Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-13T11:53:26.917Z
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4652
star this property label Biography information for Lee Rowley more like this
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4520
unstar this property label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook more like this
1663082
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-10-13more like thismore than 2023-10-13
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Visas: Skilled Workers more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to (a) investigate allegations of and (b) prevent potential exploitation of the Skilled Worker route by third parties that results in financial loss for skilled worker visa applicants. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich more like this
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Matthew Pennycook remove filter
star this property uin 200936 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-10-23more like thismore than 2023-10-23
star this property answer text <p>UKVI Work Services have numerous functions which focus and respond to allegations of Worker Exploitation.</p><p> </p><p>A bespoke Seasonal Agricultural Compliance team exists for the Farming Sector and for other issues, we have an Embassy Team function who engage with foreign missions on the matter.</p><p> </p><p>Underpinning all of this is our Investigations team who translate compliance and safeguarding issues into tangible disruption activity. Where exploitation is identified, referrals are also made to other relevant functions to take forward such as the Police and National Referral Mechanism.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Newark more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Robert Jenrick more like this
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less than 2023-10-23T14:51:05.53Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-23T14:51:05.53Z
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4320
star this property label Biography information for Robert Jenrick more like this
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4520
unstar this property label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook more like this
1663083
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-10-13more like thismore than 2023-10-13
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Visas: Skilled Workers more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many allegations of exploitation of the Skilled Worker route by third parties have been investigated by her Department in the last 12 months; and how many and what proportion of those investigations have resulted in (a) the recovery of funds and (b) other forms of compensation for skilled worker visa applicants who were found to have been exploited. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Greenwich and Woolwich more like this
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Matthew Pennycook remove filter
star this property uin 200937 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-10-23more like thismore than 2023-10-23
star this property answer text <p>The Government is committed to tackling all forms of modern slavery and through the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and has given law enforcement agencies the tools to tackle modern slavery, including maximum life sentences for perpetrators and enhanced protection for victims.</p><p> </p><p>However, the Home Office does not routinely publish data on this matter.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Newark more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Robert Jenrick more like this
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less than 2023-10-23T14:50:01.53Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-23T14:50:01.53Z
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4320
star this property label Biography information for Robert Jenrick more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook more like this