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star this property date less than 2021-09-13more like thismore than 2021-09-13
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Ministry of Justice more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Styal Prison: Repairs and Maintenance more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Styal 2021, published on 8 September 2021, what steps he is taking to ensure that maintenance and refurbishment works at HMP/YOI Styal are (a) completed in a timely manner and (b) value for money. more like this
unstar this property tabling member constituency West Ham more like this
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Ms Lyn Brown more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-09-28more like thismore than 2021-09-28
star this property answer text <p>We are working closely with the facilities management provider Amey to manage any maintenance and refurbishment projects.</p><p>We are currently producing a report which covers fire risks, decency and structural integrity of the prison and an outline business case for a fire safety improvement project.</p><p>Initially the contractor’s supply chain had a limited number of suppliers, which resulted in cost estimates for work submitted being excessive and these were rejected by the MoJ team. The MoJ has instructed that the supply chain is broadened to include more SME companies to tender for these works. This determination to use SME companies has led to some delays but it means that there are much better procurement options that will provide more effective and value for money solutions.</p><p>The local Service Delivery Manager will continue to challenge all costs which they feel are excessive and escalate them to the Regional Estates Manager, who has regular commercial and project meetings with the contractor’s management. The Service Delivery Manager also monitors the on-site performance and will check repairs and any projects to ensure they have been completed and are to the required standard.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle remove filter
star this property answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 48175 more like this
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less than 2021-09-28T14:46:45.447Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-28T14:46:45.447Z
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star this property label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1354883
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-09-13more like thismore than 2021-09-13
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Styal Prison: Repairs and Maintenance more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Styal 2021, published on 8 September 2021, over what timescale works to ensure (a) fire safety, (b) other health and safety and (c) decency is restored to all accommodation at HMP/YOI Styal will be completed. more like this
unstar this property tabling member constituency West Ham more like this
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Ms Lyn Brown more like this
star this property uin 48175 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-09-28more like thismore than 2021-09-28
star this property answer text <p>We are working closely with the facilities management provider Amey to manage any maintenance and refurbishment projects.</p><p>We are currently producing a report which covers fire risks, decency and structural integrity of the prison and an outline business case for a fire safety improvement project.</p><p>Initially the contractor’s supply chain had a limited number of suppliers, which resulted in cost estimates for work submitted being excessive and these were rejected by the MoJ team. The MoJ has instructed that the supply chain is broadened to include more SME companies to tender for these works. This determination to use SME companies has led to some delays but it means that there are much better procurement options that will provide more effective and value for money solutions.</p><p>The local Service Delivery Manager will continue to challenge all costs which they feel are excessive and escalate them to the Regional Estates Manager, who has regular commercial and project meetings with the contractor’s management. The Service Delivery Manager also monitors the on-site performance and will check repairs and any projects to ensure they have been completed and are to the required standard.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle remove filter
star this property answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 48174 more like this
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less than 2021-09-28T14:46:45.51Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-28T14:46:45.51Z
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4399
star this property label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1354884
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star this property date less than 2021-09-13more like thismore than 2021-09-13
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Prisoners: Rehabilitation more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 10 September 2021 to Question 40798 on Prisoners: Rehabilitation, how many indeterminate sentences for public protection prisoners have been waiting for a place on an offending behaviour programme in each of the last five years. more like this
unstar this property tabling member constituency West Ham more like this
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Ms Lyn Brown more like this
star this property uin 48176 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-09-21more like thismore than 2021-09-21
star this property answer text <p>The Government’s primary responsibility is to protect the public. Accredited programmes aim both to protect the public and to reduce re-offending: they are part of a range of rehabilitation and risk reduction opportunities available in prisons. In recent years, there has been a change in emphasis, away from shorter, moderate-intensity programmes, in favour of longer, higher-intensity programmes. H M Prison &amp; Probation Service remains committed to supporting the progression of those serving indeterminate (IPP) and life sentences of imprisonment, so that the Parole Board may direct their release, or re-release, as soon as it is safe to do so.</p><p>To aid recovery planning for offending behaviour programmes following the pandemic, we have put in place new data collection systems. These enable us to provide the requested information in relation to 2021, and this is set out in the table below. We do not hold information prior to that date.</p><p>The information provided covers both offending behaviour and sexual offending programmes. Substance misuse programmes are the responsibility of NHS commissioners and we do not hold information in relation to them. The table shows the number of IPP prisoners waiting to commence an accredited general, violence, domestic violence, or sexual offending programme, based on information gathered from prisons which run accredited offending behaviour programmes, in data snapshots in January, April and August 2021. The information has been drawn from local records and, as with any large-scale reporting tool, may be subject to inaccuracies as well as subject to change.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Date</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Offending Behaviour Programmes</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Sexual Offending Programmes</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total Jan 2021 Q3 20/21</p></td><td><p>80</p></td><td><p>36</p></td><td><p>116</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total April 2021 Q4 20/21</p></td><td><p>109</p></td><td><p>52</p></td><td><p>161</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total Aug 2021 Q1 21/22</p></td><td><p>117</p></td><td><p>41</p></td><td><p>158</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The numbers presented reflect those who are fully assessed as suitable and identified as motivated and waiting for a place. Whilst these individuals are currently listed as awaiting a place, individual readiness to start a programme can change.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle remove filter
star this property answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
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less than 2021-09-21T16:21:10.393Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-21T16:21:10.393Z
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4399
star this property label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1354902
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star this property date less than 2021-09-13more like thismore than 2021-09-13
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Sex Offender Treatment Programme: Transgender People more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 15 July to Question 29878 on Sexual Offences: Rehabilitation, how many and what proportion of biologically male transgender prisoners in the male estate have accessed accredited Sex Offender Treatment Programmes in each of the last five years. more like this
unstar this property tabling member constituency Gower more like this
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Tonia Antoniazzi more like this
star this property uin 48329 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-09-24more like thismore than 2021-09-24
star this property answer text <p>The data HMPPS hold on transgender prisoners (published in the annual HMPPS Offender Equalities Report) is snapshot data and importantly has not historically included prisoners who have a Gender Recognition Certificate, due to legal restrictions. There was no data gathering exercise in 2020 due to the pandemic. HMPPS are actively working on ways to improve the scope and quality of data held on transgender prisoners while still respecting their rights and privacy.</p><p> </p><p>Analysis of accredited programme participation for each year’s transgender offender cohort requires a data matching exercise as these pieces of information are held in separate data sets. A response could only be obtained at disproportionate costs as the analyses would be new and require significant resource to ensure accuracy and reliability.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle remove filter
star this property answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
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less than 2021-09-24T11:30:14.47Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-24T11:30:14.47Z
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star this property label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi more like this
1354937
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star this property date less than 2021-09-13more like thismore than 2021-09-13
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Refugees: Afghanistan more like this
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25259
unstar this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he plans to publish details of the Afghanistan Citizens Resettlement Scheme. more like this
unstar this property tabling member constituency York Central more like this
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Rachael Maskell more like this
star this property uin 48298 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-09-22more like thismore than 2021-09-22
star this property answer text <p>The Government has worked at pace to develop and launch the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), which will provide a safe and legal route for up to 20,000 Afghans in the region over the coming years, with 5,000 in the first year – one of the most generous schemes in British history.</p><p>On Monday 13<sup>th</sup> September the Government published a policy statement which set out further details on the policy and operation of the ACRS, and the package of integration support that will be offered to those arriving through the Scheme, published on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/afghan-citizens-resettlement-scheme" target="_blank">gov.uk</a></p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle remove filter
star this property answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
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less than 2021-09-22T13:04:26.893Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-22T13:04:26.893Z
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4399
star this property label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
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4471
unstar this property label Biography information for Rachael Maskell more like this
1355323
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star this property date less than 2021-09-14more like thismore than 2021-09-14
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Chelmsford Prison: Standards more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the findings of Urgent Notification: HMP & YOI Chelmsford, published by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons on 27 August 2021 that (a) chronic failings at Chelmsford have now been evident for at least a decade and (b) despite serious concerns about the prison’s work to prevent suicide or self-harm being raised in 2018, outcomes had deteriorated further, what steps (i) the Government has taken to ensure progress on those matters in the last five years and (ii) he will take to help ensure the lives of prisoners at HMP Chelmsford are protected. more like this
unstar this property tabling member constituency West Ham more like this
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Ms Lyn Brown more like this
star this property uin 49079 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-09-22more like thismore than 2021-09-22
star this property answer text <p>We accept that HMP Chelmsford needs to improve and prior to the Urgent Notification, it began receiving specialist support through the Prison Performance Support Programme (PPSP) – which provides intensive support to some of our most challenging prisons.</p><p> </p><p>To date, around £6 million has been invested through the PPSP allowing repairs to address decency, advanced technology to improve security, family ties and additional staffing to support improvement.</p><p>We are working hard to reduce self-harm and the number of those taking their lives in custody. Vulnerable prisoners are supported through the ACCT case management and we are currently rolling out further improvements to this framework. We have also given 25,000 new and existing staff self-harm and suicide prevention training to help them better support prisoners with complex needs and refreshed our partnership with the Samaritans who provide the excellent Listeners scheme, which trains selected prisoners to provide emotional support to their fellow prisoners.</p><p> </p><p>There is evidence of progress at HMP Chelmsford during 2018/19 and 2019/20, prior to the pandemic. The April 2019 Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) Independent Review of Progress report noted some positive progress including:</p><p>“…reasonable progress in addressing violence, supported by additional national and regional resources” as well as “…good progress in improving the quality of care to those at risk [of self-harm].”</p><p>It also noted that the “Governor continued to set a clear vision for the prison and had retained the support of those around her” and that “regional and national resources had been used to good effect”.</p><p> </p><p>The report acknowledged the benefits of additional central investment, including complete refurbishment of two landings, new flooring in cells and communal areas, new showers and new serveries. Since the inspection an x-ray body scanner was also installed at the prison – to prevent the flow of illicit items which fuel instability.</p><p>An initial detailed plan of action is being developed in response to the Urgent Notification and will include actions beyond those already agreed under the PPSP. This will outline how we are addressing the immediate concerns at the prison and will be published in due course.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle remove filter
star this property answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
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less than 2021-09-22T13:33:07.893Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-22T13:33:07.893Z
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star this property label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1355324
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star this property date less than 2021-09-14more like thismore than 2021-09-14
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Reoffenders more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to Proven reoffending statistics: July to September 2019, published on 29 July 2021, Section 7 and Table C1a, whether the Fines category includes fines given (a) using the Single Justice Procedure and (b) in open court. more like this
unstar this property tabling member constituency West Ham more like this
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Ms Lyn Brown more like this
star this property uin 49080 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-09-22more like thismore than 2021-09-22
star this property answer text <p>The ‘fines’ disposal type category presented in the Proven Reoffending Statistics publications does include fines given using the Single Justice Procedure and in open court, provided the associated offence is:</p><ul><li><p>Recordable</p></li><li><p>Committed in England and Wales</p></li><li><p>Prosecuted by the police</p></li><li><p>Not a breach offence</p></li></ul> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle remove filter
star this property answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
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less than 2021-09-22T16:22:33.987Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-22T16:22:33.987Z
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4399
star this property label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
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1583
unstar this property label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1355477
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star this property date less than 2021-09-14more like thismore than 2021-09-14
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Refugees: Afghanistan more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many Afghan nationals evacuated during Operation Pitting will be resettled in the UK under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme; and whether they will form part of the 5,000 target set for the first year of that scheme. more like this
unstar this property tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
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Dan Jarvis more like this
star this property uin 49148 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-09-20more like thismore than 2021-09-20
star this property answer text <p>Operation PITTING was the largest UK military evacuation since the Second World War. Between 15 and 29 August, the UK evacuated over 15,000 people from Afghanistan, including British nationals, Afghans who have served the UK and those who are particularly vulnerable.</p><p>Under the ACRS, the Government has committed to welcome around 5,000 people in the first year, and the first of those will be vulnerable and at-risk individuals who arrived in the UK under the evacuation programme. People who were notified by the UK Government that they had been called forward or specifically authorised for evacuation, but were not able to board flights, will also be offered a place under the scheme if they subsequently come to the UK.</p><p>Further details on the scheme are published on the ACRS webpage: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/afghan-citizens-resettlement-scheme" target="_blank">Afghan citizens’ resettlement scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle remove filter
star this property answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
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less than 2021-09-20T17:13:25.007Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-20T17:13:25.007Z
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4399
star this property label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
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4243
unstar this property label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
1355511
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star this property date less than 2021-09-14more like thismore than 2021-09-14
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Refugees: Afghanistan more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what support she is giving to children resettled in the UK under the Vulnerable Children Resettlement Scheme who originate from Afghanistan and who have family in Afghanistan who are part of a religious minority. more like this
unstar this property tabling member constituency York Central more like this
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Rachael Maskell more like this
star this property uin 49209 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-09-22more like thismore than 2021-09-22
star this property answer text <p>The vast majority of children resettled under the Vulnerable Children Resettlement Scheme (VCRS) were done so as part of a family group. The scheme ended in 2021. The Government’s refugee family reunion policy allows a partner and children under 18 of those granted protection in the UK to join the adult sponsor here, if they formed part of the family unit before the sponsor fled their country. This includes those who are part of a religious minority.</p><p>All those brought to the UK under Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) will have the right to work, access to education and healthcare and be able to apply for public funds. To ensure they will be supported properly, changes will be made to legislation so that, if necessary, people arriving under ARAP and ACRS do not need to meet the habitual residence test.</p><p>They will also receive comprehensive integration support as they start their new lives in the UK. A package of support to acclimatise to the UK, learn English, and find work, will enable rapid self-sufficiency and social integration in UK communities.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle remove filter
star this property answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 49210 more like this
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less than 2021-09-22T13:37:59.067Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-22T13:37:59.067Z
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4399
star this property label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
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4471
unstar this property label Biography information for Rachael Maskell more like this
1355514
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star this property date less than 2021-09-14more like thismore than 2021-09-14
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Refugees: Afghanistan more like this
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unstar this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the family of young people who are in the UK under the Vulnerable Children Resettlement Scheme can join their children under (a) the Afghanistan Citizens Resettlement Scheme or (b) another route to allow a family to be united. more like this
unstar this property tabling member constituency York Central more like this
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Rachael Maskell more like this
star this property uin 49210 more like this
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unstar this property date of answer less than 2021-09-22more like thismore than 2021-09-22
star this property answer text <p>The vast majority of children resettled under the Vulnerable Children Resettlement Scheme (VCRS) were done so as part of a family group. The scheme ended in 2021. The Government’s refugee family reunion policy allows a partner and children under 18 of those granted protection in the UK to join the adult sponsor here, if they formed part of the family unit before the sponsor fled their country. This includes those who are part of a religious minority.</p><p>All those brought to the UK under Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) will have the right to work, access to education and healthcare and be able to apply for public funds. To ensure they will be supported properly, changes will be made to legislation so that, if necessary, people arriving under ARAP and ACRS do not need to meet the habitual residence test.</p><p>They will also receive comprehensive integration support as they start their new lives in the UK. A package of support to acclimatise to the UK, learn English, and find work, will enable rapid self-sufficiency and social integration in UK communities.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle remove filter
star this property answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 49209 more like this
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less than 2021-09-22T13:37:59.113Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-22T13:37:59.113Z
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4399
star this property label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Rachael Maskell more like this