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1121272

	registered interest
	date	11/04/2019
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Female Genital Mutilation: Prosecutions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps the CPS is taking to improve the rate of prosecution of people responsible for female genital mutilation.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
	uin	910351
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2019 answer text <p>The CPS is determined to bring those responsible for Female Genital Mutilation to justice. I welcome the recent successful conviction in London which was the first in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst prosecution alone will not end this appalling crime, this first conviction sends out a strong message that FGM is child abuse and that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.</p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland grouped question UIN 910355 question first answered 11/04/2019 12:19:41 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

1108923

	registered interest
	date	02/04/2019
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Climate Change: International Cooperation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment he has made of progress through international co-operation on tackling climate change.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
	uin	910174
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/04/2019 answer text <p>The current level of global ambition is frankly out of keeping with the magnitude of the problem. More greenhouse gases are in our atmosphere, and the climate is changing faster than at any time in human history. This requires unprecedented, rapid action to reduce emissions and build resilience and adaptation strategies. The UK is committed to promoting further international co-operation to achieve this.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 02/04/2019 14:32:54 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

1108670

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the oral contribution of the Immigration Minister of 26 February 2019, Official Report column 222, whether he plans to introduce an immigration Bill following consultation on the White Paper entitled The UK's future skills-based immigration system.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
	uin	239230
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/04/2019 answer text <p>As we have made clear, we will end free movement through the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill and implement most of the arrangements for the future border and immigration system in UK Immigration Rules as is the case now. If primary legislation is required to implement any details of the future system, we will bring forward that legislation when Parliamentary time allows.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 04/04/2019 15:25:37 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

1104994

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration: EU Nationals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the oral contribution of the Prime Minister of 21 January 2019, whether everyone who paid a fee during the pilot scheme for the EU Settlement Scheme has had that fee reimbursed as of 25 March 2019.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
	uin	236486
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/03/2019 answer text <p>As my Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister told the House of Commons on 21 January (col. 28) there will be no fee for applications under the EU Settlement Scheme when the scheme is rolled out in full on 30 March.</p><p>If an applicant paid a fee during the testing phases they will receive a refund from 30 March. This will be an automated process. More information can be found here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families</a></p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 28/03/2019 17:05:22 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

1092637

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Construction: Undocumented Workers
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March 2019 to Question 231997, how many of the 77 potential victims of trafficking that were detained were not released as a result of a positive reasonable grounds decision.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
	uin	235299
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/03/2019 answer text <p>Providing the information requested would require a manual check of individual records which could only be done at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 26/03/2019 17:28:18 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

1092638

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Detention Centres: Training
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March 2019 to Question 231999 on Detention Centres: Training, which (a) organisation provides the training to his Department's supplier staff on identifying adults at risk in immigration detention; whether that training is compulsory; how many hours are required to complete the training; and how often staff are required to retake the training during the course of their employment.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
	uin	235300
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/03/2019 answer text <p>The training provided to supplier staff in Immigration Removal Centres was internally arranged and delivered by Home Office staff with expertise of the adults at risk (AAR) in immigration detention policy.</p><p>These two-hour training sessions have been supplemented by the issuance of further, operational instructions and guidance which includes, but is not limited to, AAR matters. The training is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged. Refresher training will be provided as and when appropriate.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 26/03/2019 17:29:45 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

1092639

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	UK Visas and Immigration: Training
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March 2019 to Question 232000 on UK Visas and Immigration: Training, how many hours are required to complete that training; and how often is that training is refreshed.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
	uin	235301
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/03/2019 answer text <p>Staff in UK Visas and Immigration are required to complete the two mandatory e-learning training courses entitled “Modern Slavery - Non Border Force” and “Modern Slavery - National Referral Mechanism Process”.</p><p>The estimated duration of these courses are 1 hour and 30 minutes respectively. The training material was last updated in early 2017 following recommendations from the Chief Inspector for Borders and Immigration and the Anti -Slavery Commissioner</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 26/03/2019 17:23:05 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

1089436

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration Enforcement Directorate: Staff
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether his Department is responsible for recruiting detention gatekeepers; and whether his Department retains oversight and management of detention gatekeepers once they are in post.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
	uin	233003
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2019 answer text <p>The Detention Gatekeeper function is part of the Immigration Enforcement Directorate within the Home Office. The recruitment, oversight and management of those staff is consistent with employment of all other Home Office staff as set out in the within the Civil Service recruitment process.</p><p><br>All staff within the Detention Gatekeeper function, like all those in the Home Office involved in detained casework, are provided with appropriate training for their roles. This includes, but is not limited to, training around Modern Slavery, the National Referrals Mechanism process and the Adults at Risk in detention policy.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes grouped question UIN 233004 question first answered 20/03/2019 16:55:42 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

1089437

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration Enforcement Directorate: Staff
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what training detention gatekeepers receive on indicators of trafficking or modern slavery.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
	uin	233004
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2019 answer text <p>The Detention Gatekeeper function is part of the Immigration Enforcement Directorate within the Home Office. The recruitment, oversight and management of those staff is consistent with employment of all other Home Office staff as set out in the within the Civil Service recruitment process.</p><p><br>All staff within the Detention Gatekeeper function, like all those in the Home Office involved in detained casework, are provided with appropriate training for their roles. This includes, but is not limited to, training around Modern Slavery, the National Referrals Mechanism process and the Adults at Risk in detention policy.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes grouped question UIN 233003 question first answered 20/03/2019 16:55:42 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

1088496

	registered interest
	date	13/03/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Construction: Undocumented Workers
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 26 April 2018 to Question 137044 on Undocumented Workers: Construction, how many of the 85 potential victims of trafficking identified during Operation Magnify who were arrested prior to being identified were subsequently detained; and for which offences the detention took place.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
	uin	231997
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2019 answer text <p>Of the 85 persons identified during Operation Magnify as Potential Victims of Modern Slavery or Human Trafficking (PVoTs), 77 were detained. The Home Office is unable to provide information on the offences for which the detention took place as the information requested is not recorded in a reportable format.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 18/03/2019 17:31:21 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield