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1187198

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/04/2020
	date	23/03/2020
	date tabled	23/03/2020
	ddp created	23/03/2020 20:54:51
	answering body	House of Commons Commission
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	18
	answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
	answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
	ddp modified	26/03/2020 13:15:06 21/04/2020 08:32:05
	hansard heading	House of Commons: Remote Working
	house id	1
	identifier	33694
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/04/2020 08:00:37
	question text	To ask the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, what steps the Commission is taking to ensure staff working for (a) hon. Members, (b) the House of Commons and (c) shared services who can work from home are doing so.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
	tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 33694
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	33694
	version	5
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Enabling remote working for Members’ staff, Commons staff and shared services staff is a key priority in the Parliamentary Digital Service response to Covid-19.</p><p>One aspect of this focus is the provision of emergency laptops to those who are normally equipped with desktop computers. There is a reasonable laptop stock available, but it should be noted that market supply has been severely disrupted.</p><p>A digital coaching service for Members and their staff has been mobilised to provide help and best practice guidance on working remotely. Parliamentary Digital Service has distributed advice and guidance to all Members and their staff explaining how to access parliamentary services remotely, including from their own personal computers, how to connect to local printers from Parliamentary laptops and optimising the use of Skype for Business. This guidance is being updated daily and extended based on need.</p><p>All services managed by the Digital Service can be accessed remotely from a Parliamentary laptop. There are a few procedural services which require specific additional remote access tools to use. These can be enabled upon request if required. It is not expected that any of the parliamentary services used by most Members and their staff would fall into this category.</p><p>The Digital Service has a three-phase strategy in its response: respond, embed and enhance. The first two are focused on helping users make best use of the parliamentary services. The “enhance phase” which is mobilising now is working with the senior leadership of Commons and the Lords to assess what additional capabilities are required and can be deployed in the Covid-19 context over the coming months.</p>
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	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1187499

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/04/2020
	date	24/03/2020
	date tabled	24/03/2020
	ddp created	24/03/2020 19:47:56
	answering body	Home Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	ddp modified	26/03/2020 17:05:22 28/04/2020 17:02:09
	hansard heading	Visas: India
	house id	1
	identifier	34389
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	28/04/2020 16:30:12
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support she is giving to Indian nationals in the UK with visas due to expire soon but who cannot leave the UK due to international travel restrictions as result of the covid-19 pandemic.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
	tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 34389
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	34389
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Indian nationals whose visas expired after the 24 January and who cannot leave the country because of travel restrictions or self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to extend their visa.</p><p> </p><p>A dedicated COVID-19 immigration team has been set up within UKVI to make the process as straightforward as possible. Anyone in this situation just needs to contact this team via email at <a href="mailto:CIH@homeoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">CIH@homeoffice.gov.uk</a> or by calling 0800 678 1767 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), to let them know their visa has expired and they will be issued with an extension.</p><p> </p><p>This will last until 31 May 2020 but will be kept under regular review in case further extensions are needed.</p>
	creator	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1187796

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/04/2020
	date	25/03/2020
	date tabled	25/03/2020
	ddp created	25/03/2020 18:59:21
	answering body	Department for Transport
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	ddp modified	25/03/2020 19:08:41 27/04/2020 15:45:08
	hansard heading	Bus Services: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	identifier	35018
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	27/04/2020 15:13:05
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with bus companies on compensation for people with bus passes who are not travelling during the covid-19 outbreak.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
	tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 35018
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	35018
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Department has been engaging with bus trade organisations and operators to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on the bus industry. These discussions, along with the support package announced on 3 April, are ensuring services continue to be provided for essential journeys.</p><p> </p><p>Compensation for people with bus passes or season tickets who are not travelling is a matter for each operator. Bus operators should provide clear information and processes for those seeking compensation or refunds and I would emphasise the operator’s role in providing first class communication on this issue.</p>
	creator	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1187758

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/04/2020
	date	25/03/2020
	date tabled	25/03/2020
	ddp created	25/03/2020 18:57:44
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	ddp modified	25/03/2020 19:07:14 21/04/2020 15:43:06
	hansard heading	Developing Countries: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	identifier	35017
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/04/2020 15:11:54
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether she is taking steps to establish an emergency fund to support organisations delivering projects in the global south which have cash-flow problems.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
	tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 35017
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	35017
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>DFID is engaging with supply partners to address the challenges posed to them and DFID-funded projects by COVID-19. We will work collaboratively with supply partners to find pragmatic solutions to support both our partners and continuation of our programmes where appropriate.</p><p>The COVID-19 response will continue to develop rapidly and we are assessing and monitoring the overall financial health of supply partners to identify organisations we believe are at risk due to COVID-19.</p><p>We will deliver a comprehensive COVID-19 response through programming to support the global health and economic response, funding for further vaccine development, preparing for the recovery phase and leadership within the international community.</p>
	creator	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1187756

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/04/2020
	date	25/03/2020
	date tabled	25/03/2020
	ddp created	25/03/2020 18:57:40
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	ddp modified	25/03/2020 19:07:09 21/04/2020 15:39:07
	hansard heading	Development Aid: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	identifier	35016
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/04/2020 15:07:28
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to support frontline organisations in the global south which are tackling the (a) spread and (b) consequences of the covid-19 outbreak.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
	tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 35016
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	35016
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The UK is using our foreign aid budget and British expertise to stop the spread of the global coronavirus outbreak, find a vaccine and save lives around the world. We have so far pledged £744milion of UK aid to help end this pandemic as quickly as possible.</p><p>DFID is engaging with supply partners to address the challenges posed to them and their projects by COVID-19. We will work collaboratively with supply partners to find pragmatic solutions to support both our partners and continuation of our programmes where appropriate.</p><p>The COVID-19 response will continue to develop rapidly and we are assessing and monitoring the overall financial health of supply partners to identify organisations we believe are at risk due to COVID-19.</p><p>We will deliver a comprehensive COVID-19 response through programming to support the global health and economic response, funding for vaccine development, preparing for the recovery phase and leadership within the international community.</p>
	creator	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1187805

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/04/2020
	date	25/03/2020
	date tabled	25/03/2020
	ddp created	25/03/2020 18:59:48
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	ddp modified	25/03/2020 19:09:00 21/04/2020 15:45:09
	hansard heading	Development Aid: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	identifier	35022
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/04/2020 15:14:02
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to support civil society organisations in countries affected by covid-19.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
	tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 35022
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	35022
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>DFID is speaking with all its partners, including civil society organisations, to understand and help address the challenges posed to them and their work by COVID-19. We are working collaboratively and flexibly with these partners to find pragmatic solutions and are committed to continuing our work with the sector to reach the poorest and most vulnerable.</p>
	creator	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1187803

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/04/2020
	date	25/03/2020
	date tabled	25/03/2020
	ddp created	25/03/2020 18:59:43
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	ddp modified	26/03/2020 18:45:09 21/04/2020 15:40:05
	hansard heading	Humanitarian Aid: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	identifier	35021
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/04/2020 15:08:36
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent steps her Department is taking to tackle the humanitarian consequences of the covid-13 outbreak.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
	tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 35021
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	35021
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The UK is helping to lead the global response to COVID-19, working with our international partners to stop its spread. We are using UK aid to its full effect to counter the health, humanitarian, and economic risks and impact of this pandemic in the developing world. The UK has, so far, pledged £744 million of UK aid to help end this pandemic as quickly as possible and tackle its humanitarian consequences.</p><p>The UK strongly supports the United Nation’s Global Humanitarian Response Plan to tackle COVID-19. Our latest UK aid funding of £200 million, announced on 12 April, will back humanitarian organisations to help reduce mass infections in developing countries which often lack the healthcare systems to track and halt the virus. This includes £130 million to UN agencies in response to their COVID-19 humanitarian appeals.</p><p>By preventing the virus from spreading in the poorest countries we will save lives and reduce the risk of future waves of infection spreading around the world, including to the UK.</p>
	creator	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1187745

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/04/2020
	date	25/03/2020
	date tabled	25/03/2020
	ddp created	25/03/2020 18:57:09
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	ddp modified	26/03/2020 12:46:43 21/04/2020 15:46:06
	hansard heading	Integrated Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy Review
	house id	1
	identifier	35012
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/04/2020 15:15:04
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what discussions she has had with (a) the Prime Minister and (b) other Cabinet colleagues on postponing the Integrated Review of foreign policy, defence, security and international development in response to the covid-19 outbreak.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
	tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 35012
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	35012
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Prime Minister has directed that work on the Integrated Review should now be formally paused across Whitehall. This is due to the pressing need to focus on COVID-19, which will, of course, have significant international implications. We will provide an update on timing once it is clearer how and when we will be able to resume full work on the Review.</p>
	creator	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1187746

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/04/2020
	date	25/03/2020
	date tabled	25/03/2020
	ddp created	25/03/2020 18:57:12
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	ddp modified	25/03/2020 19:06:44 21/04/2020 15:05:10
	hansard heading	Humanitarian Aid: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	identifier	35013
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/04/2020 14:34:29
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what additional humanitarian support her Department is providing to (a) the elderly, (b) women and girls and (c) refugees and internally displaced people in countries affected by covid-19 that (i) have weak public health systems and (ii) are affected by conflict.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
	tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 35013
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	35013
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The UK is at the forefront of the international response to COVID-19, our £744 million commitment to tackling this pandemic makes us one of the largest donors globally.</p><p>The weakness of developing countries’ healthcare systems is one of the principal risks to the global spread of the virus. Countries experiencing conflict and humanitarian crises are those least able to cope. Vulnerable groups – including the elderly, people with disabilities, women and girls and displaced people – are particularly at risk.</p><p>We are already strengthening fragile health services in the world’s poorest countries by ensuring that our aid targets those who are most vulnerable, based on their needs. This includes supporting countries to integrate the needs of refugees and Internally Displaced People in their response to the crisis.</p><p>We are funding the UN’s Population Fund to support the most vulnerable women and girls and the International Committee of the Red -Cross to reach people in the most fragile regions of the world. UK aid is, for example, helping to install new hand-washing stations, isolation and treatment centres in refugee camps as well as increase access to clean water for those living in areas of armed conflict.</p>
	creator	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1187808

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/04/2020
	date	25/03/2020
	date tabled	25/03/2020
	ddp created	25/03/2020 18:59:58
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	ddp modified	25/03/2020 19:09:08 27/04/2020 16:44:06
	hansard heading	Private Rented Housing: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	identifier	35024
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	27/04/2020 16:12:27
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with sales and lettings agents on the use of private properties by local authorities at no cost to the public purse in the event that additional capacity is required to house (a) NHS staff, and (b) families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness during the covid-19 outbreak.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
	tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 35024
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	35024
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>MHCLG continues to work closely with local authorities to manage the impacts of covid-19 on homeless households and the most vulnerable in our society.</p><p>MHCLG officials are in regular contact with estate agency representatives and the voluntary and community sector, including local homelessness services.</p><p>Local authorities have a statutory duty to provide temporary accommodation for households owed the main housing duty in the first instance until suitable long-term accommodation can be offered to them. Temporary accommodation is an important way of ensuring no family is without a roof over their head.</p>
	creator	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill
	publisher	25259 pref label House of Commons
	tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill