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1054812

	registered interest
	date	04/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Natural England: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to Answer of 19 November 2018 to Question 189648 on Natural England: Finance, what is meant by broadening the scope of Natural England's income base.
	tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
	tabling member printed	Tim Farron
	uin	216204
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>Although the vast majority of Natural England’s work is funded from core Grant in Aid (GiA), it also receives income from a diverse range of sources such as fees and charges, commercial activities and external grant funding. Natural England is looking at options for expanding these sources of income whilst also exploring new investment mechanisms for green finance.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Suffolk Coastal answering member printed Dr Thérèse Coffey question first answered 07/02/2019 10:47:29 answering member 4098 label Biography information for Dr Thérèse Coffey
	tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron

1051461

	registered interest
	date	30/01/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Politicians: Visas
	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 Answers of 4 January 2019 to Questions 205232, 205233 and 205235, if he will take steps to ensure timely visa application processes for invited participants in Parliamentary events.
	tabling member constituency	West Ham
	tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
	uin	214528
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>Published data on entry clearance visa processing times, including the percentage of visas processed within published service standards, is published online at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/migration-transparency-data#uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/migration-transparency-data#uk-visas-and-immigration</a></p><p>The vast majority of straightforward visa applications are processed within Service standards.</p><p>Additional services are available to assist with time-critical visits.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 07/02/2019 12:20:14 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

1050136

	registered interest
	date	28/01/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Right to Buy Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he is meeting the Government's commitment to replace homes sold through the council right to buy scheme.
	tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
	tabling member printed	John Healey
	uin	213230
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>The latest figures for the replacement of council homes sold under the Right to Buy can be found in the statistical release <em>Right to Buy Sales in England: July to September 2018</em> , and show a shortfall of 2,501 replacements against additional sales. This is despite an increase in council housebuilding, and an overall net increase in social housing of 79,000 units since 2010. <br> <br> We have taken steps to help councils build more homes, by removing the Housing Revenue Account borrowing cap; providing long-term rent stability for social landlords; committing to repeal the legislation in the Housing and Planning Act which, if implemented, would have led to local authorities’ selling off vacant, high value council homes; and, most recently, consulting local authorities on options to afford them greater flexibility in how they can use their Right to Buy receipts to help them build faster.</p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 07/02/2019 13:46:50 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
	tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1052331

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Animals: Crime
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans the Government has to increase police resources to deal with crimes against animals and wildlife, including investigating reports of illegal fox hunting.
	tabling member constituency	Warrington South
	tabling member printed	Faisal Rashid
	uin	215258
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>The Home Office, along with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, committed to fund the National Wildlife Crime Unit until 2019/20. This money is in addition to central government funding to police forces. Decisions on funding the National Wildlife Crime Unit beyond 2020 will be taken at the next Spending Review.</p><p>The Government does not prescribe the nature or level of resources deployed by individual police forces to tackle crimes against animals and wildlife or any other form of crime. It is for Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners, as operational leaders and elected local representa-tives, to ensure that forces’ priorities locally reflect those of their communities, and it is important that forces have the flexibility to deploy their resources without Government interference.</p> answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd question first answered 07/02/2019 13:27:51 answering member 1561 label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd
	tabling member	4670 label Biography information for Faisal Rashid

1054788

	registered interest
	date	04/02/2019
	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	Kashmir: Human Rights
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to support the human rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Walthamstow
	tabling member printed	Stella Creasy
	uin	216322
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>We encourage all states to ensure that their domestic laws meet international human rights standards. Any allegations of human rights violations or abuses is concerning and must be investigated thoroughly, promptly and transparently. We raise these issues, including human rights in both Indian and Pakistani administered Kashmir, with the governments of India and Pakistan.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 07/02/2019 12:48:53 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
	tabling member	4088 label Biography information for Stella Creasy

1051413

	registered interest
	date	30/01/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Police: Equipment and Technology
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance is given to police forces on the provision of improved equipment and technology to assist frontline officers with capability, safety and welfare.
	tabling member constituency	Walsall North
	tabling member printed	Eddie Hughes
	uin	214644
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>The Government is clear that police officers should have the best possible protection when facing the physical violence that is sometimes directed against them. Decisions about the selection and purchase of police equip-ment are primarily for chief officers of police. The Government’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory provides scientific and technical advice to support the police, including the development and management of pro-tective equipment standards, such as body armour and personal defence sprays.</p> answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd question first answered 07/02/2019 12:08:53 answering member 1561 label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd
	tabling member	4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes

1051414

	registered interest
	date	30/01/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	West Midlands Police
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment his Department has made of the (a) current and (b) future (i) efficiency, (ii) capability and (iii) capacity of West Midlands Police force.
	tabling member constituency	Walsall North
	tabling member printed	Eddie Hughes
	uin	214645
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>Assessments of forces current efficiency and effectiveness at managing their resources and tackling crime are primarily the responsibility of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The results of HMICFRSs most recent inspections of West Midlands Police are available on the Inspectorate’s website. https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmicfrs/peel-assessments/peel-2017/west-midlands/ <br> <br>Decisions regarding how resources are allocated including the capability and capacity needs of forces are a matter for PCCs and Chief Constables, who are best placed to understand how to meet the needs of local communities. <br> <br>For 2019/20 we are proposing the biggest increase in funding since 2010 - total funding of up to £14 billion for 2019-20, an increase of up to £970m compared to 2018/19, including council tax, pensions funding and national investment. If the PCC for West Midlands chooses to raise their council tax precept by £24 a year, this would translate to a potential increase in funding of up to £34m for West Midlands Police</p><p><br>I have been clear that I will prioritise police funding at the next Spending Review. My Department is working closely with policing colleagues – including the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police - to understand their future capability and capacity needs, and what future efficiency gains may be possible.</p> answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd question first answered 07/02/2019 12:11:28 answering member 1561 label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd
	tabling member	4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes

1027573

	registered interest
	date	18/12/2018
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration: Interviews
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many re-documentation interviews were scheduled to take place on 4 December 2018 for each nationality of interviewee.
	tabling member constituency	Tottenham
	tabling member printed	Mr David Lammy
	uin	203223
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p><br>The information requested is not held in a reportable format.</p><p>Interviews for re-documentation are a standard part of Home Office engagement with the countries of return. Interviews take place at the request of the receiving country to confirm the nationality and identity of the person being returned in order for a travel document to be produced and only occur after an immigration application has been refused or a decision to return has been made.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes grouped question UIN 203224 203225 203226 question first answered 07/02/2019 12:46:55 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	206 label Biography information for Mr David Lammy

1027574

	registered interest
	date	18/12/2018
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration: Interviews
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many re-documentation interviews have been conducted in each of the past 12 months for each nationality of interviewee.
	tabling member constituency	Tottenham
	tabling member printed	Mr David Lammy
	uin	203224
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p><br>The information requested is not held in a reportable format.</p><p>Interviews for re-documentation are a standard part of Home Office engagement with the countries of return. Interviews take place at the request of the receiving country to confirm the nationality and identity of the person being returned in order for a travel document to be produced and only occur after an immigration application has been refused or a decision to return has been made.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes grouped question UIN 203223 203225 203226 question first answered 07/02/2019 12:46:55 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	206 label Biography information for Mr David Lammy

1027575

	registered interest
	date	18/12/2018
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration: Applications
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criteria his Department uses to decide on the eligibility for a re-documentation interview.
	tabling member constituency	Tottenham
	tabling member printed	Mr David Lammy
	uin	203225
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p><br>The information requested is not held in a reportable format.</p><p>Interviews for re-documentation are a standard part of Home Office engagement with the countries of return. Interviews take place at the request of the receiving country to confirm the nationality and identity of the person being returned in order for a travel document to be produced and only occur after an immigration application has been refused or a decision to return has been made.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes grouped question UIN 203223 203224 203226 question first answered 07/02/2019 12:46:55 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	206 label Biography information for Mr David Lammy