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881053

registered interest
date	11/04/2018
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Hate Crime: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	Whether she has plans to bring forward legislative proposals to make misogyny a hate crime.
tabling member constituency	Battersea
tabling member printed	Marsha De Cordova
uin	904760
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2018 answer text <p>Abuse, harassment or targeting of women is totally unacceptable and we already have robust legislation that can be used to protect women from a range of crimes. We will continue our work to protect women and girls, including pledging £100 million in dedicated funding until 2020 to tackle violence against women and girls, while our landmark draft Domestic Abuse Bill will help transform our approach to protect and support victims, and bring perpetrators to justice.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 16/04/2018 14:00:09 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4676 label Biography information for Marsha De Cordova

874640

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Radicalism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the implications for her policies on counter extremism of the report from the organisation Hope Not Hate, The state of hate 2018, published in March 2018.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	134942
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2018 answer text <p>The Government is committed to tackling all forms of extremism. The 2015 Counter-Extremism Strategy sets out a four year programme of work for defeating extremism at source by countering extremist ideology; supporting mainstream voices, especially in faith communities and civil society; disrupting the most harmful extremists; and building more cohesive communities by tackling segregation.</p><p>The Government has established an Extremism Analysis Unit (EAU) to support government and the wider public sector to understand the threat from extremism. The EAU will continue to learn from existing capabilities to analyse extremism, including external experts.</p><p>In March 2018 the Government launched an independent Commission for Countering Extremism. The Commission has a clear remit to identify and challenge extremism in all its forms, and it will be engaging widely with stakeholders.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 16/04/2018 16:27:39 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

874650

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Offences against Children: Disclosure of Information
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that rules of confidentiality binding professionals who work with children can be waived when the professional has reasonable grounds to believe that a child is a victim of sexual (a) abuse and (b) exploitation.
tabling member constituency	Rotherham
tabling member printed	Sarah Champion
uin	135200
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2018 answer text <p>The statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children makes clear that where there are concerns about the safety and welfare of children all practitioners should share information without hesitation or concern for their individual or organisational reputation.</p><p> </p><p>Fears about sharing information cannot be allowed to stand in the way of the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children at risk of abuse or neglect. Which is why last month the Government brought forward an amendment to the Data Protection Bill (currently passing through Parliament) to support effective information sharing by clarifying that data can always be shared between practitioners for safeguarding purposes.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 16/04/2018 11:06:10 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4267 label Biography information for Sarah Champion

874656

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Prostitution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to undertake a review of the adequacy of legislation on prostitution.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	134957
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2018 answer text <p>The Government is committed to protecting those selling sex from harm and enabling the police to target those who exploit vulnerable people involved in prostitution.</p><p> </p><p>Protecting those involved in prostitution is a strand of our strategy to end violence against women and girls, and we regularly meet with charities, welfare organisations and academics to discuss current issues related to prostitution and sex work.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in our response to the Home Affairs Select Committee report into prostitution, the Government recognises the strong arguments for commissioning a research project into the prevalence and nature of prostitution in England and Wales. Indeed, we believe that such an evidence base is vital prior to considering further changes to policy and legislation.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office has subsequently provided £150,000 to fund this research, which will be carried out by the University of Bristol. Further information can be found at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-office-funds-university-of-bristol-research-into-prostitution" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-office-funds-university-of-bristol-research-into-prostitution</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government has also provided £389,000 from the Tampon Tax to organisations which help those who want to leave prostitution and sex work, and £650,000 from the Violence Against Women and Girls Service Transformation Fund to Merseyside PCC, to provide a victim-focused service for sex workers who are victims, or at risk of sexual or domestic violence and abuse, exploitation or human trafficking.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins grouped question UIN 134958 134959 134960 question first answered 16/04/2018 10:46:16 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

874657

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Prostitution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her Department's policy is on ensuring the (a) welfare, (b) safety and (c) health of women in (i) the sex industry and (ii) prostitution.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	134958
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2018 answer text <p>The Government is committed to protecting those selling sex from harm and enabling the police to target those who exploit vulnerable people involved in prostitution.</p><p> </p><p>Protecting those involved in prostitution is a strand of our strategy to end violence against women and girls, and we regularly meet with charities, welfare organisations and academics to discuss current issues related to prostitution and sex work.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in our response to the Home Affairs Select Committee report into prostitution, the Government recognises the strong arguments for commissioning a research project into the prevalence and nature of prostitution in England and Wales. Indeed, we believe that such an evidence base is vital prior to considering further changes to policy and legislation.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office has subsequently provided £150,000 to fund this research, which will be carried out by the University of Bristol. Further information can be found at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-office-funds-university-of-bristol-research-into-prostitution" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-office-funds-university-of-bristol-research-into-prostitution</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government has also provided £389,000 from the Tampon Tax to organisations which help those who want to leave prostitution and sex work, and £650,000 from the Violence Against Women and Girls Service Transformation Fund to Merseyside PCC, to provide a victim-focused service for sex workers who are victims, or at risk of sexual or domestic violence and abuse, exploitation or human trafficking.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins grouped question UIN 134957 134959 134960 question first answered 16/04/2018 10:46:16 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

874658

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Prostitution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with (a) women's charities and (b) welfare organisations on prostitution.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	134959
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2018 answer text <p>The Government is committed to protecting those selling sex from harm and enabling the police to target those who exploit vulnerable people involved in prostitution.</p><p> </p><p>Protecting those involved in prostitution is a strand of our strategy to end violence against women and girls, and we regularly meet with charities, welfare organisations and academics to discuss current issues related to prostitution and sex work.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in our response to the Home Affairs Select Committee report into prostitution, the Government recognises the strong arguments for commissioning a research project into the prevalence and nature of prostitution in England and Wales. Indeed, we believe that such an evidence base is vital prior to considering further changes to policy and legislation.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office has subsequently provided £150,000 to fund this research, which will be carried out by the University of Bristol. Further information can be found at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-office-funds-university-of-bristol-research-into-prostitution" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-office-funds-university-of-bristol-research-into-prostitution</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government has also provided £389,000 from the Tampon Tax to organisations which help those who want to leave prostitution and sex work, and £650,000 from the Violence Against Women and Girls Service Transformation Fund to Merseyside PCC, to provide a victim-focused service for sex workers who are victims, or at risk of sexual or domestic violence and abuse, exploitation or human trafficking.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins grouped question UIN 134957 134958 134960 question first answered 16/04/2018 10:46:16 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

874659

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Prostitution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an estimate of the number of women working as prostitutes in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	134960
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2018 answer text <p>The Government is committed to protecting those selling sex from harm and enabling the police to target those who exploit vulnerable people involved in prostitution.</p><p> </p><p>Protecting those involved in prostitution is a strand of our strategy to end violence against women and girls, and we regularly meet with charities, welfare organisations and academics to discuss current issues related to prostitution and sex work.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in our response to the Home Affairs Select Committee report into prostitution, the Government recognises the strong arguments for commissioning a research project into the prevalence and nature of prostitution in England and Wales. Indeed, we believe that such an evidence base is vital prior to considering further changes to policy and legislation.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office has subsequently provided £150,000 to fund this research, which will be carried out by the University of Bristol. Further information can be found at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-office-funds-university-of-bristol-research-into-prostitution" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-office-funds-university-of-bristol-research-into-prostitution</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government has also provided £389,000 from the Tampon Tax to organisations which help those who want to leave prostitution and sex work, and £650,000 from the Violence Against Women and Girls Service Transformation Fund to Merseyside PCC, to provide a victim-focused service for sex workers who are victims, or at risk of sexual or domestic violence and abuse, exploitation or human trafficking.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins grouped question UIN 134957 134958 134959 question first answered 16/04/2018 10:46:16 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

874692

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Drugs: Organised 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 oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State of 17 January 2018, Official Report, Column 348WH, on County Lines, when she plans to launch the nationwide awareness-raising campaign.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne North
tabling member printed	Catherine McKinnell
uin	134993
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2018 answer text <p>The nationwide awareness-raising communications activity on county lines was launched on 9 April. The activity is targeted to young and vulnerable people on how to avoid becoming involved and exploited by gangs.</p><p>The Home Secretary also launched the Serious Violence Strategy on 9 April, which builds upon the significant programme of work already underway to tackle county lines and other forms of serious violence. The Strategy sets out a new balance between prevention and the rigorous law enforcement activity already happening up and down the country.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 16/04/2018 16:31:48 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4125 label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell

874858

registered interest
date	29/03/2018
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Motorcycles: Crime
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to reduce moped crime.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	135159
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2018 answer text <p>Reports of crimes involving motorcycles, mopeds and scooters are clearly a concern. That is why the Government has worked with the police, industry and other partners to develop a comprehensive action plan focusing on what more can be done to prevent offending and keep the public safe.</p><p> </p><p>This work sits alongside the review the Government is conducting into the law, guidance and practice surrounding police pursuits and response driving. We will publish the outcome of the review shortly.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 16/04/2018 11:04:55 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

873556

registered interest
date	28/03/2018
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Equal Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what her policy is on salary equality between male and female staff carrying out the same role.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	David Simpson
uin	134670
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2018 answer text <p>Paying men and women unequally for the same work has been unlawful for nearly 50 years. Employees who are concerned that they may not be being paid fairly can seek authoritative and free advice from the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas), before deciding whether to bring a claim before an Employment Tribunal. Where an employer is found to have breached equal pay law, an Employment Tribunal can order them to carry out an equal pay audit. Our requirement for all larger employers to publish their gender pay gap will help increase transparency of all the factors underlying the endemic differences in pay between men and women.<strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 18/04/2018 10:29:43 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson