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58547

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	09/06/2014
	date	05/06/2014
	date tabled	05/06/2014
	ddp created	05/06/2014 20:51:18
	ddp modified	07/02/2015 06:58:42
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Passports
	house id	1
	identifier	199406
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	30/06/2014 16:15:43
	question first ministerially corrected	02/09/2014 15:04:09
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many passport (a) applications and (b) renewal applications were received by the Passport Office in each (i) month and (ii) year of the last five years.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	North Ayrshire and Arran
	tabling member printed	Katy Clark
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 199406
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	199406
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p> </p><p>The following table provides the requested information.</p><p> </p>
	creator	1590 label Biography information for Baroness Clark of Kilwinning
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1590 label Biography information for Baroness Clark of Kilwinning

58254

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	10/06/2014
	date	05/06/2014
	date tabled	05/06/2014
	ddp created	05/06/2014 20:13:19
	ddp modified	07/02/2015 06:30:44
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration Act 2014
	house id	1
	identifier	199249
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	16/06/2014 14:14:35
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to commence each section of the Immigration Act 2014.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Cambridge
	tabling member printed	Dr Julian Huppert
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 199249
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	199249
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p> </p><p>The provisions of the Immigration Act will come into force on a phased basis beginning in July 2014.</p><p> </p>
	creator	3931 label Biography information for Dr Julian Huppert
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	3931 label Biography information for Dr Julian Huppert

58443

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	10/06/2014
	date	05/06/2014
	date tabled	05/06/2014
	ddp created	05/06/2014 20:38:11
	ddp modified	07/02/2015 06:48:43
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	The Verne Prison
	house id	1
	identifier	199157
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	16/06/2014 14:26:07
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people are currently detained for immigration purposes at HM Prison The Verne.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Brent Central
	tabling member printed	Sarah Teather
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 199157
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	199157
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p> </p><p>As at 3 June 2014 there were 790 detainees held in prison establishments solely under immigration powers, of whom 174 were held in HMP The Verne.</p><p> </p>
	creator	1170 label Biography information for Sarah Teather
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1170 label Biography information for Sarah Teather

58445

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	10/06/2014
	date	05/06/2014
	date tabled	05/06/2014
	ddp created	05/06/2014 20:38:20
	ddp modified	07/02/2015 06:48:53
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Migrants: Detainees
	house id	1
	identifier	199159
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	16/06/2014 14:26:48
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people are currently being held in prisons solely under immigration powers.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Brent Central
	tabling member printed	Sarah Teather
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 199159
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	199159
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p> </p><p> </p><p>As at 3 June 2014 there were 790 detainees held in prison establishments solely under immigration powers, of whom 174 were held in HMP The Verne.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
	creator	1170 label Biography information for Sarah Teather
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1170 label Biography information for Sarah Teather

58477

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	10/06/2014
	date	05/06/2014
	date tabled	05/06/2014
	ddp created	05/06/2014 20:41:29
	ddp modified	07/02/2015 06:52:01
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Asylum: Housing
	house id	1
	identifier	199172
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	16/06/2014 14:44:20
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much has been spent from the public purse on accommodating asylum seekers in (a) hotels and (b) bed and breakfasts, hostels and other establishments that provide lodging paid on a short-term basis in each year since May 2010; and how much was spent in each region.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
	tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 199172
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	199172
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p> </p><p>Accommodation is provided to asylum applicants through contracts with third party suppliers. Providers are required to provide accommodation that is safe, fit for purpose and correctly equipped in line with the contractual Statement of Requirements agreed between themselves and the Home Office. <br><br>There is no added expense to the Home Office when providers use B&amp;B or hotel accommodation as short term contingency accommodation. Any and all additional costs are borne by the provider.</p><p> </p>
	creator	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

58444

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	10/06/2014
	date	05/06/2014
	date tabled	05/06/2014
	ddp created	05/06/2014 20:38:14
	ddp modified	07/02/2015 06:48:48
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	The Verne Prison
	house id	1
	identifier	199158
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	16/06/2014 15:03:08
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the suitability of HM Prison The Verne for detaining individuals for immigration purposes.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Brent Central
	tabling member printed	Sarah Teather
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 199158
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	199158
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p> </p><p>HMP The Verne has been assessed for detaining individuals for immigration purposes in terms of its size, location, facilities and level of security. <br>Alterations are being carried out to make it suitable for use as an Immigration Removal Centre including provision of facilities for detainees and their <br>visitors. Once formally re-roled it will be used to assist removal of those who have no right to remain in the UK.</p><p> </p>
	creator	1170 label Biography information for Sarah Teather
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1170 label Biography information for Sarah Teather

58200

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	09/06/2014
	date	04/06/2014
	date tabled	04/06/2014
	ddp created	05/06/2014 00:56:11
	ddp modified	07/02/2015 06:25:46
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Human Trafficking: Albania
	house id	1
	identifier	198784
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	16/06/2014 15:14:44
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, from what region of Albania the women referred to the victim support scheme operated by the Salvation Army in (a) February 2014 and (b) April 2014 came from; what evidence from cluster data she has to explain why most of them were pregnant when they were discovered in the UK; what steps she is taking to prevent access to the UK without the necessary visas by such Albanian nationals; and if she will make a statement.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
	tabling member printed	Graham Evans
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 198784
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	198784
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p> </p><p>The Home Office and Ministry of Justice jointly fund a national support service for adult victims of human trafficking in England and Wales. This contract is delivered <br>by The Salvation Army. The service is open to potential adult victims of human trafficking (including those from Albania), identified through referral to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM). The Salvation Army and its sub-contractors work with victims of human trafficking from the moment they are placed in support accommodation to help them consider their support needs and their plans to move on from the service.<br><br>The Home Office does not hold data on the regions that Albanian women referred to the Salvation Army are from. This information is only held within individual <br>case records and can only be accessed through manual search. Similarly, we do not hold data on the reasons for pregnancy of women referred to the NRM. The Government recognises that effective reintegration support for victims is vital to help them move on with their lives and to prevent them from being exploited in the future. In addition, the Government is looking at what more that can be done to support victims, including supporting them to return to their home country where appropriate.<br><br>The Government is working closely with the Albanian Government to combat trafficking and support victims. In November 2013, the UK Government and the Albanian Government, working with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), established a voluntary return package for female victims of trafficking who wished to return to Albania. This package includes the provision of secure accommodation in Albania (with guards and social services on site), childcare assistance where required, and training or support to establish a business or enter the labour market. This provides the support and assistance required for victims who wish to return to Albania to rebuild their lives. The Albanian Government is also putting in place comprehensive measures to tackle trafficking, such as the establishment of a National Referral Mechanism and a dedicated police unit to tackle trafficking.<br><br>Albanians are visa nationals and as such they require a visa to enter the UK for any purpose. We have Risk and Airline Liaison Overseas Network staff posted around the world to assist carriers in identifying passengers that do not have the correct documents to enter the UK. We also have Border Force staff operating UK immigration controls in France and Belgium who will refuse entry to those seeking to enter the UK without the correct documentation.</p><p> </p>
	creator	4081 label Biography information for Lord Evans of Rainow
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4081 label Biography information for Lord Evans of Rainow

60437

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	11/06/2014
	date	06/06/2014
	date tabled	06/06/2014
	ddp created	06/06/2014 16:10:23
	ddp modified	07/02/2015 06:59:37
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	European Arrest Warrants
	house id	1
	identifier	199524
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	16/06/2014 16:32:33
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have been extradited to the UK for tax offences under a European Arrest Warrant in each of the last 10 years.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Esher and Walton
	tabling member printed	Mr Dominic Raab
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 199524
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	199524
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p> </p><p>Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have been involved in 42 cases where people have been surrendered to the UK for tax offences since 2008/09 on a European Arrest Warrant. <br><br>2008/2009 - 6<br>2009/2010 -12<br>2010/2011 - 5<br>2011/2012 - 5<br>2012/2013 - 7<br>2013/2014 - 3<br>2014/2015 - 4</p><p> </p><p><br>These figures do not represent all cases involving tax offences, as other EAWs which may include tax offences were not dealt with by HMRC and are not recorded separately.</p><p> </p>
	creator	4007 label Biography information for Dominic Raab
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4007 label Biography information for Dominic Raab

58054

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	09/06/2014
	date	04/06/2014
	date tabled	04/06/2014
	ddp created	05/06/2014 00:41:28
	ddp modified	07/02/2015 06:11:51
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Marriage of Convenience
	house id	1
	identifier	199064
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	18/06/2014 15:56:08
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many marriages were reported to the Home Office as suspicious or sham in each year since 2009.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Leicester East
	tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 199064
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	199064
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p> </p><p>Sections 24 and 24A of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 place a duty on <br>registration officers to submit a report to the Home Office where they have <br>reasonable grounds to suspect that a marriage or civil partnership is a sham <br>being entered into for immigration purposes. Table 1 shows the <br>number of section 24/24A reports received in each year since 2009. Same sex <br>marriages only came into effect this year there is therefore no data relating <br>to this period, or for civil partnerships before 2011.<br><br><br><br>The Home Office Intelligence Management System (IMS) records allegations from <br>the public regarding immigration-related offences. Since 30 September 2012 we <br>have recorded the following numbers of reports relating to sham marriage as set <br>out in Table 2. <br>These figures relate to reports identified by the public as possible sham <br>marriage.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Table 1</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of section 24/24A reports </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Of which refer civil partnerships</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2009</strong></p></td><td><p>561</p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2010</strong></p></td><td><p>934</p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2011</strong></p></td><td><p>1,741</p></td><td><p>28</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2012</strong></p></td><td><p>1,891</p></td><td><p>28</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2013</strong></p></td><td><p>2135</p></td><td><p>25</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Table 2</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of reports relating to sham marriage recorded on IMS </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2012 (from 30 September)</strong></p></td><td><p>984</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2013</strong></p></td><td><p>6909</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
	creator	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

58055

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	09/06/2014
	date	04/06/2014
	date tabled	04/06/2014
	ddp created	05/06/2014 00:41:31
	ddp modified	07/02/2015 06:11:57
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Marriage of Convenience
	house id	1
	identifier	199065
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	18/06/2014 16:02:15
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many marriages reported as suspicious or sham were (a) same sex marriages, (b) heterosexual marriages and (c) civil partnerships in each year since 2009.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Leicester East
	tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 199065
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	199065
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p> </p><p>Sections 24 and 24A of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 place a duty on <br>registration officers to submit a report to the Home Office where they have <br>reasonable grounds to suspect that a marriage or civil partnership is a sham <br>being entered into for immigration purposes. Table 1 shows the <br>number of section 24/24A reports received in each year since 2009. Same sex <br>marriages only came into effect this year there is therefore no data relating <br>to this period, or for civil partnerships before 2011.<br><br><br><br>The Home Office Intelligence Management System (IMS) records allegations from <br>the public regarding immigration-related offences. Since 30 September 2012 we <br>have recorded the following numbers of reports relating to sham marriage as set <br>out in Table 2. <br>These figures relate to reports identified by the public as possible sham <br>marriage.</p><p> </p><p>Table 1</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of section 24/24A reports </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Of which refer civil partnerships</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2009</strong></p></td><td><p>561</p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2010</strong></p></td><td><p>934</p></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2011</strong></p></td><td><p>1,741</p></td><td><p>28</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2012</strong></p></td><td><p>1,891</p></td><td><p>28</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2013</strong></p></td><td><p>2135</p></td><td><p>25</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Table 2</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of reports relating to sham marriage recorded on IMS </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2012 (from 30 September)</strong></p></td><td><p>984</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2013</strong></p></td><td><p>6909</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
	creator	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz