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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-01-27more like thismore than 2022-01-27
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Members: Correspondence more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when her Department plans to reply to the letters from the hon. Member for Cardiff Central of 22 October 2021, 24 November 2021 and 8 December 2021. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 113160 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-02-02more like thismore than 2022-02-02
answer text <p>I apologise for the delay. A response was sent on 2 February.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay remove filter
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-02-02T16:17:42.363Zmore like thismore than 2022-02-02T16:17:42.363Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
previous answer version
48111
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens remove filter
1184893
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-13more like thismore than 2020-03-13
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Biometric Residence Permits more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many biometric residence permits have been returned to her Department within 10 days of issue as a result of (a) a mistake and (b) a defect with the permit. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 29266 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-18more like thismore than 2020-03-18
answer text <p>The Home Office do not capture data relating to how many biometric residence permits have been returned to the department within 10 days of issue. The department is therefore, unable to answer this question.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay remove filter
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-18T17:10:40.56Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-18T17:10:40.56Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens remove filter
1183505
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Musicians more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she (a) has recently taken and (b) plans to take to engage the music industry on ensuring that the visa and immigration system supports the needs of that sector. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 26847 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-12more like thismore than 2020-03-12
answer text <p>Free Movement will end on 31 December 2020 with the end of the Transition Period. Following the end of the Transition Period EEA and Swiss nationals will be able to continue to travel to the UK for holidays or short-term trips, without needing a visa. The current Immigration Rules, including those for visitors, contain a wide range of provisions to cater for artists, entertainers and musicians.</p><p>The Home Office continues to engage with DCMS and the creative sector to ensure the future immigration system contributes to the thriving cultural sector in the UK.</p><p>More detailed analysis on the points-based system and individual routes will be published shortly.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay remove filter
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-12T16:38:42.207Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-12T16:38:42.207Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens remove filter
1183015
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-05more like thismore than 2020-03-05
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Entertainers: EEA Nationals more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what qualitative data her Department (a) holds and (b) has commissioned on the benefits of Tier 5 Visa rules for EEA musicians and artistic performers to the UK music industry. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 25687 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-04-06more like thismore than 2020-04-06
answer text <p>Overseas musicians and performers make an important contribution to the UK's creative sector and remain welcome in the UK and take part in events.</p><p>Our existing arrangements provide a number of routes for creatives to enter the UK and undertake work on a temporary basis. The Home Office continues to engage with the creative sector to ensure the future points-based immigration system will enable the UK’s cultural life to thrive.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay remove filter
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-06T15:59:47.543Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-06T15:59:47.543Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens remove filter
1180775
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-26more like thismore than 2020-02-26
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Immigration: Music more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that immigration rules support the needs of the music industry. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 21306 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-04-06more like thismore than 2020-04-06
answer text <p>Non EEA visiting artists, entertainers and musicians can currently perform at events, take part in competitions and auditions, make personal appearances and take part in promotional activities for up to 6 months without the need for formal sponsorship or a work visa. They can also receive payment for appearances at permit free festivals for up to 6 months, or for up to one month for a specific engagement, under the Visitor route.</p><p>In future Artists wishing to come to the UK for longer-term work will need to do so under the points-based system. Under this system there will continue to be special arrangements for creative workers, which in future will encompass both EEA and non-EEA citizens.</p><p>The Home Office continues to engage with the creative sector to ensure the future system will enable the UK’s cultural life to thrive.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay remove filter
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-06T17:01:09.533Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-06T17:01:09.533Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens remove filter
1180777
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-26more like thismore than 2020-02-26
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Migrant Workers: Arts more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's policy paper, The UK’s Points-Based Immigration System: Policy Statement, published on 19 February 2020, whether her Department has made an estimate of the proportion of EEA citizens working in the creative industries who would have been denied a visa under those proposals since 2004. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 21308 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-03more like thismore than 2020-03-03
answer text <p>Musicians and performers are a valued and important part of UK culture. The UK attracts world class artists, entertainers and musicians and that is not going to change under the new system.</p><p>The Home Office continues to engage with the creative sector to ensure the future system will enable the UK’s cultural life to thrive.</p><p>In delivering on its manifesto commitments for a new points-based system, the Government has considered relevant views, evidence, and analysis.</p><p>More detailed analysis will be provided on the points-based system and individual routes will be published shortly.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay remove filter
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-03T14:17:10.41Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-03T14:17:10.41Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens remove filter
1179773
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-24more like thismore than 2020-02-24
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Entertainers more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether musicians and artistic performers from the EU will be subject to the Tier 5 (Creative and Sporting visa) temporary worker route from 1 January 2021. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 19919 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-27more like thismore than 2020-02-27
answer text <p>Currently, visiting artists, entertainers and musicians can perform at events, take part in competitions and auditions, make personal appearances and take part in promotional activities for up to 6 months without the need for formal sponsorship or a work visa. They can also receive payment for appearance at permit free festivals for up to 6 months, or for up to one month for a specific engagement, under the Visitor route.</p><p>Artists wishing to come to the UK for longer-term work will need to do so under the points-based system. There will continue to be special arrangements for creative workers, which in future will encompass both EEA and non-EEA citizens.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay remove filter
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-27T17:03:10.54Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-27T17:03:10.54Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens remove filter
1177698
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-11more like thismore than 2020-02-11
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading British Nationality more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have had a (a) passport and (b) UK citizenship withdrawn under the Royal Prerogative in each year since 2013. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 664 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-24more like thismore than 2020-02-24
answer text <p>(a) The Secretary of State publishes the number of passports withdrawn under the Royal Prerogative in the annual Government Transparency Report: Disruptive and Investigatory Powers. The last Transparency Report was published in July 2018. A link to that report can be found here;</p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/727961/CCS207_CCS0418538240-1_Transparency_Report_2018_Web_Accessible.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/727961/CCS207_CCS0418538240-1_Transparency_Report_2018_Web_Accessible.pdf</a></p><p>(b) Citizenship is not withdrawn under the Royal Prerogative, it is the British Nationality Act 1981 that provides the Secretary of State with powers to deprive a person of citizenship status under the circumstances set out at sections 40(2) and 40(3) of the Act.</p><p>Section 40(2) allows the Secretary of State to deprive any person of British citizenship, should they deem it conducive to the public good to do so.</p><p>Section 40(3) allows the Secretary of State to deprive a person who has obtained citizenship by naturalisation or registration, where the Secretary of State is satisfied citizenship was obtained by means of fraud, false representation or concealment of material fact.</p><p>Three reports have been published to date in 2015, 2017 and 2018, which have included figures for section 40(2) deprivations. Figures from May 2010 to December 2014 are included in the 2015 report, from January to December 2015 in the 2017 report and January 2016 to December 2017 in the 2018 report. The links to these reports are below:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/473603/51973_Cm_9151_Transparency_Accessible.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/473603/51973_Cm_9151_Transparency_Accessible.pdf</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/593668/58597_Cm_9420_Transparency_report_web.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/593668/58597_Cm_9420_Transparency_report_web.pdf</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disruptive-and-investigatory-powers-transparency-report-2018" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disruptive-and-investigatory-powers-transparency-report-2018</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Torbay remove filter
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-24T17:16:20.187Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-24T17:16:20.187Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens remove filter
1148204
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-10-03more like thismore than 2019-10-03
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading Election Offences more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government plans to review the maximum fine that can be levied for breaching electoral law. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 294184 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-08more like thismore than 2019-10-08
answer text <p>The Electoral Commission is the independent regulatory body responsible for ensuring that elections and referendums are run effectively and in accordance with the law.</p><p>The Commission has civil sanctioning powers that apply to referendums and elections. More serious criminal matters can and are referred to the police, and then considered by a court of law.</p><p>The Electoral Commission has recommended that its sanctioning powers be increased and the Government is considering this.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay remove filter
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-08T08:52:19.377Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-08T08:52:19.377Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens remove filter
1132969
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-18more like thismore than 2019-06-18
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading Licensed Premises: Closures more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate his Department has made of the number of (a) pubs and bars and (b) nightclubs that closed in each month in 2018. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 266260 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-24more like thismore than 2019-06-24
answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay remove filter
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-24T16:26:57.67Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-24T16:26:57.67Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
attachment
1
file name PQ 266260.pdf more like this
title UKSA Response more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens remove filter