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1010589

	registered interest
	date	20/11/2018
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Arts and Sports Competitors: Visas
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many creative and sporting tier 5 visa applications (a) were subject to an administrative review and (b) had the original decision overturned following an administrative review in each year from 2012 to 2017.
	tabling member constituency	Lancaster and Fleetwood
	tabling member printed	Cat Smith
	uin	193515
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2018 answer text <p>The published information relates to total grants and refusals of entry clearance visas for Tier 5 creative and sporting, published in the quarterly Immigration Statistics, Visas volume 1, table vi_01_q, latest edition at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immigration-statistics-year-ending-june-2018/list-of-tables#visas" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immigration-statistics-year-ending-june-2018/list-of-tables#visas</a></p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 23/11/2018 12:43:32 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
	tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith

1143663

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Crime Prevention: Publicity
	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 consulted with (a) young people and (b) members of the DCMS Youth Steering Group before launching the #knifefree chicken boxes campaign on 14 August 2019.
	tabling member constituency	Lancaster and Fleetwood
	tabling member printed	Cat Smith
	uin	285330
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2019 answer text <p>The #knifefree campaign has been developed in close consultation with young people. Regular independent quantitative and qualitative research has been undertaken with the target audience to inform campaign development and evaluation.</p><p> </p><p>During campaign development we undertook qualitative research with young people aged 10-21 years old in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff and Leeds. Across the age range, fast food eateries were one of the key environments young people stated that they spend time.</p><p> </p><p>A workshop held with stakeholders in December 2017 recommended that we ensured we placed outdoor advertisements strategically (i.e. in places where the audience are likely to go and spend time). Examples of these that were given included chicken shops.</p><p> </p><p>We piloted the #knifefree fast food boxes in Spring 2019 in London and Manchester. Research conducted by All City Media Solutions indicated that there was:</p><ul><li>A 16% increase in spontaneous awareness of the #knifefree campaign among visitors to chicken shops that did carry the #knifefree chicken and burger boxes and had the adverts on their screens</li><li>A 17% increase in prompted awareness of the #knifefree campaign among visitors to chicken shops that did carry the #knifefree chicken and burger boxes and had the adverts on their screens</li></ul><p> </p><p>We have not previously consulted with members of the DCMS Youth Steering Group, however would welcome the opportunity to work with them on future campaign planning.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 05/09/2019 16:18:28 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
	tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith

1172231

	registered interest
	date	21/01/2020
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Asylum: Iran
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her policy is on the return of rejected asylum seekers to Iran.
	tabling member constituency	Lancaster and Fleetwood
	tabling member printed	Cat Smith
	uin	6159
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2020 answer text <p>The UK has a proud history of granting asylum to those who need our protection.</p><p>All asylum and human rights claims are carefully considered on their individual merits in accordance with our international obligations under the Refugee Convention and European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).</p><p>Each individual assessment is made against the background of the latest available country of origin information and any relevant caselaw. Our assessment of the situation in Iran is set out in the relevant country policy and information notes, which are available on the Gov.uk website.</p><p>The Home Office only enforces removal to Iran when it and the courts conclude that it is safe to do so, with a safe route of return. By definition, those whose asylum claim have been unsuccessful do not need protection and are not at risk on return.</p><p>Enforced removals are carried out in the most sensitive way possible, treating those being removed with respect and courtesy.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 18/05/2020 13:58:58 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
	tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith

1222795

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2020
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps the Government has taken to mitigate the risk of goods being smuggled into the UK from the EU from 1 January 2021 as a result of the phased introduction to border controls.
	tabling member constituency	Lancaster and Fleetwood
	tabling member printed	Cat Smith
	uin	72221
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2020 answer text <p>The UK has now left the EU, providing a once in a generation opportunity to take back control and strengthen the security of the UK border.</p><p>In December, the Government announced a plan to strengthen our border security. This included introducing the collection of pre-arrival goods data to stop smuggling and reduce £5 billion revenue leakage, the power to stop EU criminals at the border once we have ended free movement, the phasing out the use of European ID cards that are regularly used fraudulently given their insecurity compared to passports as well as introducing Electronic Travel Authorisation to provide an enhanced ability to screen arrivals and block threats from entering the UK.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 17/07/2020 11:44:35 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
	tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith

1243353

	registered interest
	date	14/10/2020
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Asylum: Interviews
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the potential effect of using third-party suppliers for asylum interviews on the level of outstanding asylums (a) claims and (b) interviews.
	tabling member constituency	Lancaster and Fleetwood
	tabling member printed	Cat Smith
	uin	103558
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2020 answer text <p>Asylum Operations are exploring many options to reduce the number of outstanding asylum claims. Alongside seeking temporary resource from within the Home Office and other government departments, we are also exploring with third-party suppliers, through a proof of concept, to test the viability of whether they can deliver the support required as a temporary, short term measure. An eight-week controlled mobilisation of testing has been confirmed. Once we have completed the proof of concept exercise, an evaluation will be completed, and this will inform any further recommendations or actions.</p><p>Asylum interviews have not been outsourced, and at this stage we are only exploring the potential feasibility. The increased interview throughput will help rebalance the system, but also speed up decision making, reduce the number of outstanding cases and support costs.</p><p>Asylum Operations will be looking to source resource with the right competency and recent experience in conducting sensitive interviews. To ensure external suppliers are suitably equipped to carry out the role, third-party interviewing officers will complete a bespoke training package, delivered by the qualified asylum operations training team, that has been designed specifically to meet their needs. Anyone who conducts asylum interviews receives thorough training to ensure they are fully equipped for the role.</p><p>To guarantee governance and accountability, mechanisms are in place for the oversight of third-party interviews, the department has a quality assurance process which assesses the quality of decisions, interviews and the application of Home Office policy.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp grouped question UIN 103559 question first answered 28/10/2020 13:41:30 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
	tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith

1243354

	registered interest
	date	14/10/2020
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Asylum: Interviews
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment her Department has made of the ability of third party suppliers to conduct asylum interviews effectively.
	tabling member constituency	Lancaster and Fleetwood
	tabling member printed	Cat Smith
	uin	103559
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2020 answer text <p>Asylum Operations are exploring many options to reduce the number of outstanding asylum claims. Alongside seeking temporary resource from within the Home Office and other government departments, we are also exploring with third-party suppliers, through a proof of concept, to test the viability of whether they can deliver the support required as a temporary, short term measure. An eight-week controlled mobilisation of testing has been confirmed. Once we have completed the proof of concept exercise, an evaluation will be completed, and this will inform any further recommendations or actions.</p><p>Asylum interviews have not been outsourced, and at this stage we are only exploring the potential feasibility. The increased interview throughput will help rebalance the system, but also speed up decision making, reduce the number of outstanding cases and support costs.</p><p>Asylum Operations will be looking to source resource with the right competency and recent experience in conducting sensitive interviews. To ensure external suppliers are suitably equipped to carry out the role, third-party interviewing officers will complete a bespoke training package, delivered by the qualified asylum operations training team, that has been designed specifically to meet their needs. Anyone who conducts asylum interviews receives thorough training to ensure they are fully equipped for the role.</p><p>To guarantee governance and accountability, mechanisms are in place for the oversight of third-party interviews, the department has a quality assurance process which assesses the quality of decisions, interviews and the application of Home Office policy.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp grouped question UIN 103558 question first answered 28/10/2020 13:41:30 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
	tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith

1327381

	registered interest
	date	24/05/2021
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Animal Experiments: Licensing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of sharing redacted versions of applications for licences to conduct scientific experiments on animals with organisations that could provide expert advice on alternative scientifically satisfactory methods that do not involve the use of animals.
	tabling member constituency	Lancaster and Fleetwood
	tabling member printed	Cat Smith
	uin	6338
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2021 answer text <p>The National Centre for the 3Rs (NC3Rs) is the UKs leading independent scientific based organisation dedicated to replacing, refining and reducing the use of animals in scientific research and testing.</p><p>The NC3Rs primarily exists to support the research community to use the latest science and technology to replace animal studies. This Government will continue to work with the NC3Rs on how best to utilise its expert advice on the delivery of the 3Rs as part of the regulatory process.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 02/06/2021 11:48:35 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith

1339435

	registered interest
	date	23/06/2021
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Home Office: Freedom of Information
	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 operates a red, amber and green rating system for categorising Freedom of Information requests according to their presentational sensitivity.
	tabling member constituency	Lancaster and Fleetwood
	tabling member printed	Cat Smith
	uin	21257
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2021 answer text <p>The Home Office does not use a red, amber and green rating system for categorising FOI requests according to their presentational sensitivity.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 28/06/2021 16:46:13 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith

1345277

	registered interest
	date	08/07/2021
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration: EU Nationals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the performance and reliability of the View and Prove service for the EU Settlement Scheme.
	tabling member constituency	Lancaster and Fleetwood
	tabling member printed	Cat Smith
	uin	29830
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/07/2021 answer text <p>We have designed our digital services to be highly resilient, with rigorous testing to build assurance, and deployed them across multiple data centres. This ensures customer data is backed up across those data centres, meaning if one fails another will take over, maintaining continuity of service.</p><p>Our digital services and their constituent parts are proactively monitored for failures, which will highlight any potential problems to allow support teams to triage and resolve as quickly as possible.</p><p>Our dedicated Resolution Centre is able to assist users who are experiencing technical issues with their online immigration status, and where necessary, enable individuals’ status to be verified through alternative means.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 16/07/2021 12:14:03 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
	tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith

1348013

	registered interest
	date	19/07/2021
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Home Office: Directors
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which of her Department's non-executive directors were appointed through open competition.
	tabling member constituency	Lancaster and Fleetwood
	tabling member printed	Cat Smith
	uin	35724
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2021 answer text <p>Seven Home Office Non-Executive Directors were recruited according to the guidance set out in the Corporate governance code for central government departments.</p><p>The Home Office announces the appointments (including reappointment dates) of Non-Executive Directors in the Annual Report and Accounts. Our current Non-Executives are covered in the following Annual Report and Accounts - <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1000127/HO_Annual_Report_and_Accounts_2020-21_FINAL_AS_CERTIFIED__accessible_.pdf" target="_blank">HO annual report and accounts 2020-21 (publishing.service.gov.uk)</a>.</p><p>Further information about their experience can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office" target="_blank">Home Office - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 06/09/2021 12:29:28 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4436 label Biography information for Cat Smith