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1315396

	registered interest
	date	18/05/2021
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Domestic Abuse: Victims
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps his Department is taking to support victims of domestic abuse.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Elliot Colburn
	uin	900164
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2021 answer text <p>Domestic abuse is a top priority across Government, and we are determined to transform the response to this abhorrent crime.</p><p> </p><p>We passed our landmark Domestic Abuse Bill on 29 April and our forthcoming Victims’ Bill will further transform victims’ experience of the criminal justice system and we have provided unprecedented funding for domestic abuse since the pandemic began, including £51m boost for specialist support services to support victims through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 18/05/2021 15:46:31 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	4775 label Biography information for Elliot Colburn

1603332

	registered interest
	date	13/03/2023
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Russia: Ukraine
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps his Department is taking to support the international response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Elliot Colburn
	uin	904029
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2023 answer text <p>The UK, our allies and partners are responding decisively to provide military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. The UK continues to be recognised as a leading nation providing support to Ukraine; training over ten thousand recruits, providing £2.4 billion of support including hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition and leading the world on the gifting of vital capabilities such as MLRS and Challenger II main battle tanks.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey grouped question UIN 904033 question first answered 13/03/2023 16:23:37 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	4775 label Biography information for Elliot Colburn

1254237

	registered interest
	date	23/11/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Schools: Construction
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps he is taking to build new schools.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Elliot Colburn
	uin	909079
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2020 answer text <p>Through the free schools programme, this government has funded thousands of high quality new school places across the country.</p><p>We have approved 225 applications from groups that we are now working with to establish new free schools. This includes 73 special and 9 alternative provision free schools.</p><p>The Priority Schools Building Programme is replacing or refurbishing buildings at 537 schools.</p> answering member constituency South Staffordshire answering member printed Gavin Williamson question first answered 23/11/2020 17:00:15 answering member 4108 label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson
	tabling member	4775 label Biography information for Elliot Colburn

1254663

	registered interest
	date	24/11/2020
	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	Sri Lanka: Human Rights
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment he has made of the extent of human rights violations in Sri Lanka.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Elliot Colburn
	uin	909176
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2020 answer text <p>The UK Government takes the human rights situation in Sri Lanka very seriously.</p><p>Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister for South Asia, raised a number of human rights concerns, including harassment of civil society and militarisation of civilian functions, when he spoke with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Gunawardena on 5 November.</p><p>We have urged Sri Lanka to address concerns in our statements to the UN Human Rights Council in February, June and September.</p><p>The UK will continue to highlight our concerns to the Government of Sri Lanka, and we will support human rights through our programme work including resettlement of victims of conflict and improving responses to sexual and gender based violence.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 24/11/2020 15:53:09 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	4775 label Biography information for Elliot Colburn

1663868

	registered interest
	date	13/10/2023
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Hate Crime: Transgender People
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Official Statistics on Hate Crime, England and Wales, 2022 to 2023, published on 5 October 2023, what assessment she has made of the reasons for the increase in hate crime against transgender people; and what steps her Department plans to take to tackle hate crime against transgender people.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Elliot Colburn
	uin	201721
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2023 answer text <p>The Government is clear that all forms of hate crime - including homophobic, biphobic and transphobic hate crime - are completely unacceptable.</p><p>We have a robust legislative framework in place and expect the police fully to investigate these abhorrent offences and make sure those who commit them feel the full force of the law.</p><p>Whilst part of the increase in transgender hate crime may be due to a genuine rise, the biggest driver is likely to be general improvement in police recording and identification of a hate crime, along with increased victim willingness to come forward. This is positive and reflects the hard work that has gone in to ensuring that police can target their resources, understand the scale of the challenge and ensure that victims get the support they need.</p><p> </p><p>Our absolute priority is to get more police into our streets, cut crime, protect the public and bring more criminals to justice. We are supporting police by providing them with the resources they need, including having recruited 20,000 additional police officers by March 2023. We also engage with relevant stakeholders when appropriate to do so.</p> answering member constituency Derbyshire Dales answering member printed Miss Sarah Dines grouped question UIN 202299 question first answered 23/10/2023 12:06:35 answering member 4816 label Biography information for Miss Sarah Dines
	tabling member	4775 label Biography information for Elliot Colburn

1359506

	registered interest
	date	15/10/2021
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Hate Crime
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Law Commission's Consultation Paper, Hate crime laws, published on 23 September 2021, whether her Department supports the creation of a hate crime commissioner.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Elliot Colburn
	uin	56587
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2021 answer text <p>In 2018, the Government asked the Law Commission to undertake a review of current hate crime legislation, including whether additional protected characteristics, such as sex, gender and age, should be included.</p><p>The Law Commission’s review is also looking at the adequacy and parity of protection offered by the law relating to hate crime and the current range of offences and aggravating factors in sentencing. The Law Commission aims to make recommendations on the most appropriate models to ensure that the criminal law provides consistent and effective protection from conduct motivated by hatred towards protected groups or characteristics.</p><p>Publication of the final report is a matter for the Law Commission, which is independent. However, I understand that the Law Commission intends to publish its recommendations later this year, following which the Government will formally respond. Given the complex issues that the Law Commission identified in its consultation, it would be inappropriate to pre-empt the conclusions of its review.</p><p>Data on hate crime convictions and cases which proceeded through the criminal justice system can be found here: <a href="https://www.cps.gov.uk/publication/cps-quarterly-data-summaries" target="_blank">https://www.cps.gov.uk/publication/cps-quarterly-data-summaries</a></p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean grouped question UIN 56584 56585 56586 question first answered 25/10/2021 11:51:48 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
	tabling member	4775 label Biography information for Elliot Colburn

1663480

	registered interest
	date	13/10/2023
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Asylum
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her speech to the American Enterprise Institute in Washington DC on 26 September 2023, whether she plans to change the asylum application process for people applying on the basis of persecution due to a protected characteristic.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Elliot Colburn
	uin	201334
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2023 answer text <p>To support decision-makers and our Courts we have clearly defined what persecution means in the <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislation.gov.uk%2Fukpga%2F2022%2F36%2Fcontents%2Fenacted&amp;data=05%7C01%7CPaul.Pedlow%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C9f6e7486e4104721143708dbce48ed34%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638330584828550467%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=J2hv67l7nUfyMU2n8UV%2BU3QNCHJlCy%2BchPnNdZWrBmQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Nationality and Borders Act 2022</a>. This includes providing a non-exhaustive list of examples of the types of acts which may constitute persecution.</p><p>Under <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fguidance%2Fimmigration-rules%2Fimmigration-rules-part-11-asylum&amp;data=05%7C01%7CPaul.Pedlow%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C9f6e7486e4104721143708dbce48ed34%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638330584828550467%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KXvmHzgUm7rv4zwxTHYpyq7vpuTYcAkI2J8jFgneD1o%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Paragraph 328</a> of the Immigration Rules, all asylum applications continue to be decided in accordance with the Refugee Convention.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 23/10/2023 12:18:52 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
	tabling member	4775 label Biography information for Elliot Colburn

1679780

	registered interest
	date	05/01/2024
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Asylum: Temporary Accommodation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether his Department provides (a) training and (b) guidance to accommodation providers on how to assess suitability for room sharing between unrelated adults in addition to that which is required by the Asylum Accommodation and Support contracts.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Elliot Colburn
	uin	8199
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2024 answer text <p>The safety and wellbeing of asylum seekers in our care is of paramount importance to the Home Office. The Asylum Accommodation Support Contract (AASC) Statement of Requirements below gives a detailed breakdown of all of the services to be undertaken by our accommodation providers and to the standards we expect. This includes training requirements for provider staff, room sharing guidance and suitability requirements, and guidance on incidents of harassment. Full details of our polices: AASC_-_Schedule_2_-_Statement_of_Requirements.pdf (parliament.uk).</p><p>When considering room sharing facilities, we will ensure that rooms are an appropriate size for the number of occupants and the occupancy in each bedroom shall not exceed that specified in the appropriate space standard, as defined in relevant legislation and/or in local authority licensing requirements, as well as ensuring that we are adhering to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance where applicable. Room sharing with friends is encouraged and the Home Office encourage individuals to speak to their housing officer if they know someone that they would like to share a room with. Every effort will be made for room sharing with a friend or family member, if they are the same gender. All personal circumstances will be considered before deciding if room sharing is suitable.</p><p>The Home Office has published the Asylum Support Contracts Safeguarding Framework at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/asylum-support-contracts-safeguarding-framework" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/asylum-support-contracts-safeguarding-framework</a>. This framework sets out a joint, overarching approach, as well as the key controls and reporting mechanisms in place, across the AASC contracts, for safeguarding arrangements.</p><p>All asylum seekers have access to a 24/7 AIRE (Advice, Issue Reporting and Eligibility) service provided for the Home Office by Migrant Help where they can raise any concerns regarding accommodation or support services, and they can get information about how to obtain further support.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove grouped question UIN 8200 question first answered 15/01/2024 17:55:53 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
	tabling member	4775 label Biography information for Elliot Colburn

1686880

	registered interest
	date	01/02/2024
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	British National (Overseas): Voluntary Work
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of allowing British National (Overseas) passport holders to undertake voluntary work as (a) sportspersons and (b) sports coaches.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Elliot Colburn
	uin	12723
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2024 answer text <p>The restriction on working as a professional sportsperson applies to those holding permission on certain visa routes, including the British National (Overseas) visa. If an individual meets any of the indicators listed in the definition of a professional sportsperson at Paragraph 6 of the Immigration Rules, they are classified as such, and if the restriction on work as a professional sportsperson is present in their visa conditions, they would therefore be breaching the terms of their visa.</p><p>However, it is not this Government’s intention to restrict anyone coming to the UK and taking part in sport recreationally. ‘Amateur’ is defined in the Immigration Rules as:</p><p>“<strong>“Amateur”</strong> means a person who engages in a sport or creative activity solely for personal enjoyment and who is not seeking to derive a living from the activity.”</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 08/02/2024 16:21:35 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
	tabling member	4775 label Biography information for Elliot Colburn

1359505

	registered interest
	date	15/10/2021
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Hate Crime
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department is engaging with the Ministry of Justice in preparation for the Law Commission's final report on the Hate Crime Review.
	tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
	tabling member printed	Elliot Colburn
	uin	56586
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2021 answer text <p>In 2018, the Government asked the Law Commission to undertake a review of current hate crime legislation, including whether additional protected characteristics, such as sex, gender and age, should be included.</p><p>The Law Commission’s review is also looking at the adequacy and parity of protection offered by the law relating to hate crime and the current range of offences and aggravating factors in sentencing. The Law Commission aims to make recommendations on the most appropriate models to ensure that the criminal law provides consistent and effective protection from conduct motivated by hatred towards protected groups or characteristics.</p><p>Publication of the final report is a matter for the Law Commission, which is independent. However, I understand that the Law Commission intends to publish its recommendations later this year, following which the Government will formally respond. Given the complex issues that the Law Commission identified in its consultation, it would be inappropriate to pre-empt the conclusions of its review.</p><p>Data on hate crime convictions and cases which proceeded through the criminal justice system can be found here: <a href="https://www.cps.gov.uk/publication/cps-quarterly-data-summaries" target="_blank">https://www.cps.gov.uk/publication/cps-quarterly-data-summaries</a></p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean grouped question UIN 56584 56585 56587 question first answered 25/10/2021 11:51:48 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean previous answer version 26352 answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
	tabling member	4775 label Biography information for Elliot Colburn