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1139434

	registered interest
	date	16/07/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	al Qaeda
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information he holds on the number of Al Qaeda (a) members and (b) supporters in the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Enfield North
	tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
	uin	277619
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text <p>For reasons of national security, it would not be appropriate to disclose figures on the number of Al Qaeda affiliated individuals in the UK.</p><p>Membership and support for a proscribed terrorist organisation is an offence under sections 11 and 12 of the terrorism act 2000. The police and security services work day and night to keep the public safe, they are currently managing nearly 800 live investigations of around 3,000 individuals.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 22/07/2019 15:49:35 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
	tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

1341099

	registered interest
	date	28/06/2021
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Zimbabwe: Politics and Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations he has made to his Zimbabwean counterpart on attacks on (a) freedom of speech and (b) opposition political figures in that country.
	tabling member constituency	Enfield North
	tabling member printed	Feryal Clark
	uin	23382
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2021 answer text <p>The UK remains concerned about the current political situation in Zimbabwe, particularly human rights violations and the pattern of arrests of prominent opposition, civil society figures and journalists. We remain clear that the Government of Zimbabwe must meet its international and domestic obligations by respecting the rule of law, safeguarding human rights and committing to genuine political and economic reform for the benefit of all Zimbabweans.</p><p>We regularly engage with the Government of Zimbabwe to urge them to adhere to their international human rights obligations and respect the freedoms and rights enshrined in the Zimbabwean constitution. On 9 June, I spoke with Foreign Minister Shava and emphasised our human rights concerns and the need for reform. In addition, we coordinate closely with our international partners, including the G7, to ensure we are bringing coordinated pressure to bear. We will continue to speak out, both privately and in public, where we have concerns, and, work alongside the international community to support a better future for all Zimbabweans.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 06/07/2021 09:44:11 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
	tabling member	4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark

1582393

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2023
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Youth Centres: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many youth centres have been funded by her Department since 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Enfield North
	tabling member printed	Feryal Clark
	uin	136804
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2023 answer text <p>Local Authorities have a statutory duty to allocate funding to youth services in line with local need. This is funded from the Local Government settlement, which is anticipated to be almost £60 billion next year (FY 23/24). DCMS is committed to working with Youth Sector organisations and Local Authorities to complete the review of the Local Authority Statutory Duty Guidance for Youth Services.</p><p>The Government recognises the vital role that youth services and activities play in improving the life chances and wellbeing of young people.The Government has committed to a National Youth Guarantee: that by 2025, every young person will have access to regular clubs and activities, adventures away from home and opportunities to volunteer. This is supported by a three-year investment of over £500 million in youth services, reflecting young people's priorities and addressing the inconsistencies in national youth spending with a firm focus on levelling up.</p><p>Over £300 million of this investment has been dedicated to Phase 2 of the Youth Investment Fund, which will enable up to 300 youth facilities to be built or refurbished over the next three years in some of the less advantaged areas of England. The fund is currently open for bids.</p><p>In addition, we are working with the National Youth Agency, who are conducting a National Youth Sector Census, a survey of all youth sector provision across England. It aims to capture an accurate picture of youth services and out of school activities.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew grouped question UIN 136802 136803 question first answered 08/02/2023 17:02:22 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark

1582391

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2023
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Youth Centres: Closures
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many youth centres have closed in England since 2010
	tabling member constituency	Enfield North
	tabling member printed	Feryal Clark
	uin	136802
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2023 answer text <p>Local Authorities have a statutory duty to allocate funding to youth services in line with local need. This is funded from the Local Government settlement, which is anticipated to be almost £60 billion next year (FY 23/24). DCMS is committed to working with Youth Sector organisations and Local Authorities to complete the review of the Local Authority Statutory Duty Guidance for Youth Services.</p><p>The Government recognises the vital role that youth services and activities play in improving the life chances and wellbeing of young people.The Government has committed to a National Youth Guarantee: that by 2025, every young person will have access to regular clubs and activities, adventures away from home and opportunities to volunteer. This is supported by a three-year investment of over £500 million in youth services, reflecting young people's priorities and addressing the inconsistencies in national youth spending with a firm focus on levelling up.</p><p>Over £300 million of this investment has been dedicated to Phase 2 of the Youth Investment Fund, which will enable up to 300 youth facilities to be built or refurbished over the next three years in some of the less advantaged areas of England. The fund is currently open for bids.</p><p>In addition, we are working with the National Youth Agency, who are conducting a National Youth Sector Census, a survey of all youth sector provision across England. It aims to capture an accurate picture of youth services and out of school activities.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew grouped question UIN 136803 136804 question first answered 08/02/2023 17:02:22 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark

1582392

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2023
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Youth Centres
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many youth centres have opened in England since 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Enfield North
	tabling member printed	Feryal Clark
	uin	136803
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2023 answer text <p>Local Authorities have a statutory duty to allocate funding to youth services in line with local need. This is funded from the Local Government settlement, which is anticipated to be almost £60 billion next year (FY 23/24). DCMS is committed to working with Youth Sector organisations and Local Authorities to complete the review of the Local Authority Statutory Duty Guidance for Youth Services.</p><p>The Government recognises the vital role that youth services and activities play in improving the life chances and wellbeing of young people.The Government has committed to a National Youth Guarantee: that by 2025, every young person will have access to regular clubs and activities, adventures away from home and opportunities to volunteer. This is supported by a three-year investment of over £500 million in youth services, reflecting young people's priorities and addressing the inconsistencies in national youth spending with a firm focus on levelling up.</p><p>Over £300 million of this investment has been dedicated to Phase 2 of the Youth Investment Fund, which will enable up to 300 youth facilities to be built or refurbished over the next three years in some of the less advantaged areas of England. The fund is currently open for bids.</p><p>In addition, we are working with the National Youth Agency, who are conducting a National Youth Sector Census, a survey of all youth sector provision across England. It aims to capture an accurate picture of youth services and out of school activities.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew grouped question UIN 136802 136804 question first answered 08/02/2023 17:02:22 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark

1384399

	registered interest
	date	02/12/2021
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Yemen: Peace Negotiations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the prospects for a negotiated peace settlement in Yemen.
	tabling member constituency	Enfield North
	tabling member printed	Feryal Clark
	uin	86192
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2021 answer text <p>A negotiated political settlement is the only way to bring long-term stability to Yemen. The UK supports fully the efforts of the UN Special Envoy, Hans Grundberg, to drive forward the political process in Yemen. We urge the parties to engage constructively in negotiations to end the conflict and alleviate the dire humanitarian crisis.</p><p>On 20 October the UK supported a UN Security Council Press Statement calling for an immediate end to the Houthi escalation in Marib. The Foreign Secretary also visited Riyadh in October where she discussed the conflict in Yemen with Saudi counterparts.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 09/12/2021 12:12:40 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
	tabling member	4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark

1468496

	registered interest
	date	08/06/2022
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Women: Health Services
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his planned timetable is for publishing the Women’s Health and Sexual and Reproductive Strategies.
	tabling member constituency	Enfield North
	tabling member printed	Feryal Clark
	uin	14657
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/06/2022 answer text <p>The Sexual and Reproductive Health and Women’s Health Strategies are both planned for publication later this year.</p> answering member constituency Erewash answering member printed Maggie Throup question first answered 20/06/2022 11:14:32 answering member 4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup
	tabling member	4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark

1383543

	registered interest
	date	30/11/2021
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Women's Estate Perinatal Pathway Steering Group
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 18 November 2021 to Question 56264, on Pregnancy: Prisoners, on which dates the Women’s Estate Perinatal Pathway Steering Group has met since it was first convened in January 2021.
	tabling member constituency	Enfield North
	tabling member printed	Feryal Clark
	uin	84504
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2021 answer text <p>The Women’s Estate Perinatal Pathway Steering Group has met on the following dates: 23 March 2021; 20 April 2021; 27 May 2021; 29 June 2021; 27 July 2021; 7 September 2021; 6 October 2021; 9 November 2021; and 8 December 2021.</p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 16/12/2021 17:16:03 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
	tabling member	4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark

1331417

	registered interest
	date	09/06/2021
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Windrush Compensation Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department will take to ensure progress on disbursing payments through the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
	tabling member constituency	Enfield North
	tabling member printed	Feryal Clark
	uin	13244
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2021 answer text <p>Since April 2019 the Windrush Compensation Scheme has offered almost £30 million in compensation, of which more than £20.4 million has been paid. In December we overhauled the Scheme and the changes have had an immediate effect on the speed and value of offers of compensation. Since the end of December we have paid more than six times the total amount paid previously.</p><p>However, we recognise we still have more to do to speed up the processing of claims and are committed to reducing the time between submission and decision significantly over the coming months, as a result we have taken the following actions:</p><ul><li>We have recruited five additional caseworkers and a further 20 are in the process of being recruited.</li><li>We are directing resources to where they are needed most to maximise final decision output.</li><li>We are reviewing the scheme’s guidance, training and letters.</li></ul><p>A particular focus is the application of evidence thresholds and the gathering of evidence by caseworkers to ensure decision making is as straightforward and streamlined as possible.</p> answering member constituency Witham answering member printed Priti Patel question first answered 16/06/2021 17:06:29 answering member 4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel
	tabling member	4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark

1327462

	registered interest
	date	24/05/2021
	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	Welfare Assistance Schemes
	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 has plans to allocate additional funding to local welfare assistance schemes.
	tabling member constituency	Enfield North
	tabling member printed	Feryal Clark
	uin	6508
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2021 answer text <p>Councils have powers to determine the right local welfare assistance schemes for their area</p><p><br> Resources made available through the 2020 Spending Review and annual Settlement allowed councils in England access to an overall increase in Core Spending Power from £49 billion in 2020-21 to up to £51.3 billion in 2021-22, a 4.6% increase in cash terms. This is in line with last year’s available increase. This recognises the resources councils need to meet their pressures and maintain current service levels</p><p><br> We have also introduced our Covid Winter Grant Scheme providing funding to local authorities in England to help the most vulnerable children and families stay warm and well fed during the coldest months. It is now running until June as the Covid Local Support Grant, with a total investment of £269 million.</p> answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate answering member printed Luke Hall question first answered 02/06/2021 15:35:24 answering member 4450 label Biography information for Luke Hall
	tabling member	4822 label Biography information for Feryal Clark