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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-06-17more like thismore than 2022-06-17
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 remove filter
hansard heading Refugees: Ukraine 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, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of altering the rules of the Ukraine visa schemes, to make it possible for people to transfer from the Ukraine Family scheme to the Homes for Ukraine scheme in those cases where circumstances change so that family support becomes unavailable to them after they have arrived in the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North West remove filter
tabling member printed
Carol Monaghan more like this
uin 20266 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-01more like thismore than 2022-07-01
answer text <p>The Ukraine Family Scheme was set up to ensure family members were able to reunite with family fleeing Ukraine Ahead of the development of the Homes for Ukraine scheme It is based on family visa routes which existed before the Ukraine conflict, where public services are funded out of council budgets and the same principle is applied here.  The UK-based family member is expected to provide support and accommodation for those coming to join them, who in turn benefit from the wider integration advantages in joining an existing family network.</p><p>Ukrainian nationals coming to the UK under the Ukraine Family Scheme are given access to work, benefits and public services as laid down in Appendix Ukraine to the Immigration Rules, details of which can be found at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-ukraine-scheme" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-ukraine-scheme</a></p><p>Homes for Ukraine on the other hand is a unique scheme which has been set up specifically to support those escaping the conflict in Ukraine who are not able to rely on UK based family support. The Government is providing additional funding to local authorities which includes resource to enable them to carry out sponsorship-specific functions such as safeguarding checks and property checks, administering payments, as well as providing support such as English language training to help their integration into communities.</p><p>We continue to keep the UK Government’s support under review and will adapt and develop the visa routes in place to ensure they keep pace with the situation in Ukraine.</p>
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster remove filter
question first answered
less than 2022-07-01T09:52:13.387Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-01T09:52:13.387Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4443
label Biography information for Carol Monaghan more like this
1403136
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-01-17more like thismore than 2022-01-17
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 remove filter
hansard heading Immigration Controls 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 discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the impact of the Government's immigration policies on acute labour shortages. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North West remove filter
tabling member printed
Carol Monaghan more like this
uin 905048 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-01-17more like thismore than 2022-01-17
answer text <p>My Officials and I work closely with colleagues across Government to coordinate the Government’s response to labour market issues, including potential skills and labour shortages.</p><p>The UK Government’s focus is on ensuring immigration policies are considered alongside and as part of our strategy for the UK Labour market, not as an alternative to investing in training for our domestic workforce or to offering our key workers the rewarding packages they deserve.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster remove filter
question first answered
less than 2022-01-17T15:56:19.543Zmore like thismore than 2022-01-17T15:56:19.543Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4443
label Biography information for Carol Monaghan more like this
1364619
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-10-29more like thismore than 2021-10-29
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 remove filter
hansard heading Visas: Software 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, if she will consider developing a mobile phone app for visa holders to use as an alternative to the Employer Checking Service to demonstrate their right to (a) work and (b) reside. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North West remove filter
tabling member printed
Carol Monaghan more like this
uin 66214 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-11-11more like thismore than 2021-11-11
answer text <p>The existing online Right to Work, Right to Rent and “View and Prove your Immigration Status” services can already be quickly, simply and safely used on a mobile phone web browser. They enable visa holders to generate “share codes” that can be passed on to employers, landlords and other parties, enabling them to check the visa holder’s rights and conditions of stay in the UK. Likewise, third parties given a share code can just as easily use a mobile phone web browser to view the information shared by the visa holder in this way.</p><p>Our digital services are constantly being improved based on user feedback and research. We will consider whether a cost-effective mobile phone app could be introduced and would bring benefits to visa holders and checkers over and above the current status checking service.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster remove filter
question first answered
less than 2021-11-11T10:29:42.973Zmore like thismore than 2021-11-11T10:29:42.973Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4443
label Biography information for Carol Monaghan more like this
1357884
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-23more like thismore than 2021-09-23
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 remove filter
hansard heading Asylum: Housing 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 increase the amount of suitable asylum seeker accommodation. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North West remove filter
tabling member printed
Carol Monaghan more like this
uin 53939 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-10-18more like thismore than 2021-10-18
answer text <p>The current global pandemic along with high intake presented us with significant challenges when it comes to the provision of asylum accommodation, including sourcing sufficient suitable accommodation to meet demand. The use of hotels and wider government facilities is a short-term measure and we are working with our accommodation providers to move people to longer-term dispersal accommodation as soon as it becomes available.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office is working closely with asylum accommodation providers, Local Authorities and Strategic Migration Partnerships to increase the amount of accommodation available for asylum seekers so we can eliminate the need for the use of contingency accommodation.</p><p> </p><p>We are grateful to those local authorities who participate in the dispersal scheme and will continue to work in partnership with them to procure suitable accommodation. Sadly, many local authorities do not currently participate in the dispersal scheme, making it harder to procure sufficient dispersal accommodation. I would encourage them to step up and play their part in the UK-wide effort to provide accommodation to those seeking asylum who would otherwise be destitute.</p><p> </p><p>We have established the Local Government Chief Executive Group (HOLGCEX) group to bring together senior representatives from Home Office, Local Government Association and local authorities with the aim of working in partnership to improve the asylum dispersal process for the people who use this service and the communities in which they reside.</p>
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster remove filter
question first answered
less than 2021-10-18T13:10:17.86Zmore like thismore than 2021-10-18T13:10:17.86Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4443
label Biography information for Carol Monaghan more like this
1304637
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-03-22more like thismore than 2021-03-22
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 remove filter
hansard heading Asylum: Contracts 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 recent steps she has taken to monitor the performance of private contractors providing accommodation and support to asylum seekers. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North West remove filter
tabling member printed
Carol Monaghan more like this
uin 173077 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-25more like thismore than 2021-03-25
answer text <p>We expect the highest standards from our providers, who are expected to conduct regular checks across the accommodation estate. The Home Office has access to providers’ systems to monitor compliance.</p><p>The Asylum Accommodation and Support Services contracts (AASC) have a robust performance management system, against which providers are expected to deliver. Where performance falls short of the required standard, failures are recorded and can result in the award of points and, ultimately, service credits being applied. Providers’ performance is monitored closely by dedicated staff in each contract area, who are in daily contact with them.</p><p>This is supplemented by a formal governance process which includes quarterly Strategic Review Management Boards and monthly Contract Management Groups. Service credits and subsequent improvement plans are discussed and monitored as part of this process.</p><p>Contract management is operated in line with Covid-19 guidance. Service Delivery Managers speak daily with providers about service delivery and performance. ​In response to the global pandemic, officials also have formal meetings on a weekly basis to ensure individuals are housed safely, services are delivered in line with their contractual obligations and adherence to guidance from Public Health England (PHE) is followed. ​</p><p>Asylum seekers can also raise specific issues or concerns about their accommodation through the 24/7 Advice, Issue Reporting and Eligibility (AIRE) service operated by Migrant Help. The Home Office and our providers receive feedback on complaints raised through our regular dialogue with Migrant Help, which enables attention to be focussed on particular areas of concern.</p>
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster remove filter
question first answered
less than 2021-03-25T13:53:55.51Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-25T13:53:55.51Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4443
label Biography information for Carol Monaghan more like this
1280612
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-01-26more like thismore than 2021-01-26
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 remove filter
hansard heading Veterans: Commonwealth 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 make the process of applying for indefinite leave to remain more (a) straightforward and (b) affordable for Commonwealth veterans. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North West remove filter
tabling member printed
Carol Monaghan more like this
uin 143823 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-02-01more like thismore than 2021-02-01
answer text <p>The UK Government hugely values every member of our outstanding Armed Forces and we are humbled when non-UK nationals choose to serve our country. It is for these reasons we explicitly provide for non-UK veterans discharged from HM Forces to obtain settlement in the UK via the online form SET(AF):</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-settle-in-uk-as-former-member-of-hm-forces-setaf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-settle-in-uk-as-former-member-of-hm-forces-setaf</a></p><p>The Home Office is engaging with MPs, campaigners and members of the public to assess whether those who have served in the Armed Forces should continue to pay settlement fees.</p><p>The Home Secretary recently met the Defence Secretary to consider how we can offer greater flexibility and support for such people, and their families, in future. Subject to collective agreement, the Ministry of Defence will be launching a public consultation on this issue in due course.</p>
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster remove filter
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less than 2021-02-01T15:14:01.423Zmore like thismore than 2021-02-01T15:14:01.423Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4443
label Biography information for Carol Monaghan more like this
1258181
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-12-03more like thismore than 2020-12-03
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 remove filter
hansard heading Refugees: Afghanistan 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 applications for family reunion there have been under the Afghan ex gratia scheme since March 2019. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North West remove filter
tabling member printed
Carol Monaghan more like this
uin 124778 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-12-08more like thismore than 2020-12-08
answer text <p>Qualifying dependant family members are able to apply to join Afghan interpreters relocated the UK under the Ex-Gratia Scheme.</p><p>The process of identifying family members suitable for relocation is a complicated one which requires employing departments to identify family members in addition to the verification of documents under challenging circumstances in Afghanistan.</p><p>The process of relocation has inevitably been impacted by COVID-19, those who have been approved for relocation will be brought to the UK once suitable accommodation has been sourced and support arrangements for arrival are in place.</p><p>The Home Office does not publish data on the volume of applications it receives - and approves - under the scheme.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster remove filter
grouped question UIN 124779 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-12-08T15:54:27.547Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-08T15:54:27.547Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4443
label Biography information for Carol Monaghan more like this
1258182
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-12-03more like thismore than 2020-12-03
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 remove filter
hansard heading Refugees: Afghanistan 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 applications for family reunion made under the Afghan ex gratia scheme since March 2019 have since been approved. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North West remove filter
tabling member printed
Carol Monaghan more like this
uin 124779 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-12-08more like thismore than 2020-12-08
answer text <p>Qualifying dependant family members are able to apply to join Afghan interpreters relocated the UK under the Ex-Gratia Scheme.</p><p>The process of identifying family members suitable for relocation is a complicated one which requires employing departments to identify family members in addition to the verification of documents under challenging circumstances in Afghanistan.</p><p>The process of relocation has inevitably been impacted by COVID-19, those who have been approved for relocation will be brought to the UK once suitable accommodation has been sourced and support arrangements for arrival are in place.</p><p>The Home Office does not publish data on the volume of applications it receives - and approves - under the scheme.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster remove filter
grouped question UIN 124778 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-12-08T15:54:27.597Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-08T15:54:27.597Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4443
label Biography information for Carol Monaghan more like this
1222883
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-10more like thismore than 2020-07-10
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 remove filter
hansard heading Travel Restrictions: Coronavirus 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, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of granting a further extension for people on a temporary visa due to the covid-19 pandemic, particularly where those people have underlying health conditions that may make international travel more hazardous. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North West remove filter
tabling member printed
Carol Monaghan more like this
uin 72226 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-15more like thismore than 2020-07-15
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of granting a further extension for people on a temporary visa due to the covid-19 pandemic, particularly where those people have underlying health conditions that may make international travel more hazardous. 72226</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of granting a further extension for people on a Tier 4 General Student visa due to the covid-19 pandemic.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The latest information in respect of advice for visa holders can be found on GOV.UK at: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents</a>. This is kept under review.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Home Office has put in place a range of measures to support those affected by the covid-19 outbreak. We recognise that further adjustments are likely to be required to cater for all scenarios, and we are working through these, to ensure people are not unduly affected by circumstances beyond their control.</ins></p>
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster remove filter
question first answered
less than 2020-07-15T16:15:35.53Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-15T16:15:35.53Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2020-07-16T10:22:12.713Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-16T10:22:12.713Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
previous answer version
37520
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
4443
label Biography information for Carol Monaghan more like this
1222884
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-10more like thismore than 2020-07-10
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 remove filter
hansard heading Entry Clearances: Overseas Students 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, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of granting a further extension for people on a Tier 4 General Student visa due to the covid-19 pandemic. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North West remove filter
tabling member printed
Carol Monaghan more like this
uin 72227 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-15more like thismore than 2020-07-15
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of granting a further extension for people on a temporary visa due to the covid-19 pandemic, particularly where those people have underlying health conditions that may make international travel more hazardous. 72226</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of granting a further extension for people on a Tier 4 General Student visa due to the covid-19 pandemic.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The latest information in respect of advice for visa holders can be found on GOV.UK at: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents</a>. This is kept under review.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Home Office has put in place a range of measures to support those affected by the covid-19 outbreak. We recognise that further adjustments are likely to be required to cater for all scenarios, and we are working through these, to ensure people are not unduly affected by circumstances beyond their control.</ins></p>
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster remove filter
question first answered
less than 2020-07-15T16:15:35.577Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-15T16:15:35.577Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2020-07-16T10:22:45.463Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-16T10:22:45.463Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
previous answer version
37521
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
4443
label Biography information for Carol Monaghan more like this