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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-02-01more like thismore than 2019-02-01
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
star this property hansard heading Iraq: Yazidis more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will take steps to ensure that his Department's country guidance on Iraq recognises that Yazidis face persecution across that country. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Argyll and Bute remove filter
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Brendan O'Hara more like this
star this property uin 215587 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-02-11more like thismore than 2019-02-11
unstar this property answer text <p>Our position on handling claims made by religious minorities in Iraq, including Yazidis, is set out in the Home Office’s country information and guidance document of August 2016 published on gov.uk website.</p><p>Each case is considered on its individual facts against relevant country information and relevant caselaw. The country information is taken from a range of reliable sources, including reputable media outlets; local, national and international organisations, including human rights organisations; and information from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Consideration of an individual’s personal circumstances, including their ability to relocate, would be considered as part of an assessment.</p><p>Our conclusions are that, in general religious minorities, including Yazidis, are not at risk of persecution or serious harm from the state authorities in Iraq. However, a person from a religious minority is likely to be a risk of persecution from Daesh in the ‘contested’ areas (Anbar, Diyala, Kirkuk, Ninewah and Salah al-Din), and from armed groups, including the Shia militia, in Baghdad. <br> <br>A person from a religious minority may not be able to obtain protection from the state in areas outside the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). However, decision makers would consider whether there are any circumstances, including family, tribal or political links, in which a person can obtain effective protection.</p><p>A person from a religious minority at risk can relocate to the southern governorates (including Basra), and the KRI, if not unduly harsh for them based on their individual circumstances.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
star this property answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 215588 more like this
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less than 2019-02-11T16:45:35.967Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-11T16:45:35.967Z
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4048
star this property label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
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4371
unstar this property label Biography information for Brendan O'Hara more like this
1052438
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-02-01more like thismore than 2019-02-01
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
star this property hansard heading Basra: Minority Groups more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to his Department's Iraq: country policy and information notes, updated in November 2018, what assessment his Department has made of the safety of (a) Yazidis and (b) other religious minorities in Basra. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Argyll and Bute remove filter
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Brendan O'Hara more like this
star this property uin 215588 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-02-11more like thismore than 2019-02-11
unstar this property answer text <p>Our position on handling claims made by religious minorities in Iraq, including Yazidis, is set out in the Home Office’s country information and guidance document of August 2016 published on gov.uk website.</p><p>Each case is considered on its individual facts against relevant country information and relevant caselaw. The country information is taken from a range of reliable sources, including reputable media outlets; local, national and international organisations, including human rights organisations; and information from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Consideration of an individual’s personal circumstances, including their ability to relocate, would be considered as part of an assessment.</p><p>Our conclusions are that, in general religious minorities, including Yazidis, are not at risk of persecution or serious harm from the state authorities in Iraq. However, a person from a religious minority is likely to be a risk of persecution from Daesh in the ‘contested’ areas (Anbar, Diyala, Kirkuk, Ninewah and Salah al-Din), and from armed groups, including the Shia militia, in Baghdad. <br> <br>A person from a religious minority may not be able to obtain protection from the state in areas outside the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). However, decision makers would consider whether there are any circumstances, including family, tribal or political links, in which a person can obtain effective protection.</p><p>A person from a religious minority at risk can relocate to the southern governorates (including Basra), and the KRI, if not unduly harsh for them based on their individual circumstances.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
star this property answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 215587 more like this
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less than 2019-02-11T16:45:36.013Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-11T16:45:36.013Z
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4048
star this property label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
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4371
unstar this property label Biography information for Brendan O'Hara more like this
1082368
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-03-05more like thismore than 2019-03-05
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
star this property hansard heading Law and Order: EU Countries more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many staff of his Department are working on programmes relating to UK-EU law enforcement information-sharing following the UK's withdrawal from the EU. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Argyll and Bute remove filter
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Brendan O'Hara more like this
star this property uin 228765 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-03-13more like thismore than 2019-03-13
unstar this property answer text <p>The Home Office does not hold information that is broken down in this way, and it could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd more like this
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less than 2019-03-13T16:15:55.213Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-13T16:15:55.213Z
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1561
star this property label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd more like this
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4371
unstar this property label Biography information for Brendan O'Hara more like this
1109788
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-04-04more like thismore than 2019-04-04
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
star this property hansard heading Home Office: Ministers more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many non-disclosure agreements have been entered into by his Department in respect of a personnel matter relating to a Minister in his Department in each of the last five years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Argyll and Bute remove filter
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Brendan O'Hara more like this
star this property uin 241048 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-04-09more like thismore than 2019-04-09
unstar this property answer text <p>We have checked our records and confirm that we have no record of an NDA entered into by the Home Office in respect of a personnel matter relating to a Home Office Minister in the last 5 years.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
star this property answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
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less than 2019-04-09T12:25:51.567Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-09T12:25:51.567Z
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4399
star this property label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
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4371
unstar this property label Biography information for Brendan O'Hara more like this
598442
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2016-10-10more like thismore than 2016-10-10
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
star this property hansard heading Malawi: Diplomatic Service more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take immediate steps to reopen consular facilities in Malawi to enable Malawian nationals to obtain UK visas in that country. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Argyll and Bute remove filter
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Brendan O'Hara more like this
star this property uin 47858 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-18more like thismore than 2016-10-18
unstar this property answer text <p>UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), an operational command of the Home Office, has responsibility for running the UK’s visa service.</p><p>In Malawi, UK visa applications can be made through the Visa Application Centre in Lilongwe, which is open five days a week. UKVI has no plans to change its current operating model.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
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less than 2016-10-18T13:00:01.193Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-18T13:00:01.193Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
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4371
unstar this property label Biography information for Brendan O'Hara more like this
647749
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star this property date less than 2016-11-29more like thismore than 2016-11-29
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
star this property hansard heading Immigration Controls more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of applying different immigration rules to Scotland and other constituent parts of the UK. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Argyll and Bute remove filter
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Brendan O'Hara more like this
star this property uin 55417 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-12-06more like thismore than 2016-12-06
unstar this property answer text <p>Immigration remains a reserved matter and we will consider the needs of the UK as a whole.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
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less than 2016-12-06T16:42:31.103Zmore like thismore than 2016-12-06T16:42:31.103Z
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1562
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
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4371
unstar this property label Biography information for Brendan O'Hara more like this
649512
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2016-11-29more like thismore than 2016-11-29
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
star this property hansard heading Immigration Controls: Scotland more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of applying different immigration rules to Scotland and other constituent parts of the UK. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Argyll and Bute remove filter
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Brendan O'Hara more like this
star this property uin 907634 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2016-12-20more like thismore than 2016-12-20
unstar this property answer text <p>Immigration remains a reserved matter and we will consider the needs of the UK as a whole.</p><p>Applying different immigration rules to different parts of the UK would complicate the immigration system, harming its integrity, and cause difficulties for employers who need the flexibility to deploy their staff to other parts of the UK.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
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less than 2016-12-20T11:57:30.84Zmore like thismore than 2016-12-20T11:57:30.84Z
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1562
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
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4371
unstar this property label Biography information for Brendan O'Hara more like this
843599
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star this property date less than 2018-02-19more like thismore than 2018-02-19
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
star this property hansard heading Emergency Services Network: Argyll And Bute more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the (a) number and (b) location of new mobile sites under the Emergency Services Network contract which will be located in Argyll and Bute constituency are; how many sites in that same area have gained planning approval; how many sites in that same area have entered the build phase; how many sites in that same area were live as of 1 January 2018; how many sites in that same area are being built with the capacity for multi-occupancy; and how many sites in that same area have a confirmed second tenant. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Argyll and Bute remove filter
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Brendan O'Hara more like this
star this property uin 127940 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-02-27more like thismore than 2018-02-27
unstar this property answer text <p>I can confirm there will be c.75 new EE sites and 17 Extended Area Service (EAS) sites located in the constituency of Argyll and Bute.</p><p> </p><p>All new EE sites are being built and delivered to agreed Home Office timeframes and where possible will go live earlier to support commercial coverage. Of the 75 sites, 59 have planning permission. 7 of the new sites are commercially available.</p><p> </p><p>In respect of EAS sites I can confirm that there are currently 17 sites proposed in Islay, Jura, Mull and the Kintyre Peninsula and 3 have planning permission approved (or 3 HoTs signed – as none have yet entered the build phase).</p><p> </p><p>Of the c.500 new sites EE is building, 291 will transfer over to the Home Office at the end of the contract term. EE is making available details of all shareable new sites to other mobile network operators proactively both directly and through an existing website used by the industry to arrange site sharing. EE has made available the details of 350 sites. EE is confident that the 291 sites will transfer to the Home Office will be selected from this portfolio, and the Home Office and EE have now agreed 104 of these sites (and are working on confirming on which of the remainder will make up the rest of the 291). These will be shareable in accordance with the terms of the EC Decision in relation to State aid for this Programme.</p><p> </p><p>Separately the Home Office, through the EAS project are delivering circa 292 individual sites. I would also like to reassure you that the Home Office has been proactive in seeking to build masts that support multi-operator use where practicable.</p><p> </p><p>Finally I thought it helpful to remind you that the Emergency Services Network is designed to, first and foremost, deliver a ‘blue-light’ communications service.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 127944 more like this
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less than 2018-02-27T11:59:07.967Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-27T11:59:07.967Z
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1561
star this property label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd more like this
star this property tabling member
4371
unstar this property label Biography information for Brendan O'Hara more like this
843603
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2018-02-19more like thismore than 2018-02-19
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
star this property hansard heading Emergency Services Network: Argyll And Bute more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, the (a) number and (b) location of mobile sites for the Emergency Services Network contract in Argyll and Bute constituency which are being built using state aid; how many such sites have gained planning approval; how many such sites have entered the build phase; how many such sites were live as of 1 January 2018; how many such sites are being built with the capacity for multi-occupancy; how many such sites have a confirmed second tenant; and how much money from the public purse has been allocated to each such site. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Argyll and Bute remove filter
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Brendan O'Hara more like this
star this property uin 127944 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-02-27more like thismore than 2018-02-27
unstar this property answer text <p>I can confirm there will be c.75 new EE sites and 17 Extended Area Service (EAS) sites located in the constituency of Argyll and Bute.</p><p> </p><p>All new EE sites are being built and delivered to agreed Home Office timeframes and where possible will go live earlier to support commercial coverage. Of the 75 sites, 59 have planning permission. 7 of the new sites are commercially available.</p><p> </p><p>In respect of EAS sites I can confirm that there are currently 17 sites proposed in Islay, Jura, Mull and the Kintyre Peninsula and 3 have planning permission approved (or 3 HoTs signed – as none have yet entered the build phase).</p><p> </p><p>Of the c.500 new sites EE is building, 291 will transfer over to the Home Office at the end of the contract term. EE is making available details of all shareable new sites to other mobile network operators proactively both directly and through an existing website used by the industry to arrange site sharing. EE has made available the details of 350 sites. EE is confident that the 291 sites will transfer to the Home Office will be selected from this portfolio, and the Home Office and EE have now agreed 104 of these sites (and are working on confirming on which of the remainder will make up the rest of the 291). These will be shareable in accordance with the terms of the EC Decision in relation to State aid for this Programme.</p><p> </p><p>Separately the Home Office, through the EAS project are delivering circa 292 individual sites. I would also like to reassure you that the Home Office has been proactive in seeking to build masts that support multi-operator use where practicable.</p><p> </p><p>Finally I thought it helpful to remind you that the Emergency Services Network is designed to, first and foremost, deliver a ‘blue-light’ communications service.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 127940 more like this
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less than 2018-02-27T11:59:08.027Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-27T11:59:08.027Z
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1561
star this property label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd more like this
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4371
unstar this property label Biography information for Brendan O'Hara more like this