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422443

registered interest
date	20/10/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Madeleine McCann
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bates on 16 September (HL2087), whether they have established success criteria for the budgeted spend of £2 million for Operation Grange in 2015–16.
tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
uin	HL2768
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2015 answer text <p>The Home Office funds the cost of Operation Grange from the Special Grant budget. The level of funding provided to the Metropolitan Police in relation to this investigation is reviewed regularly and will continue to be monitored. The Metropolitan Police keep the Home Office informed of the progress of the investigation through regular updates. These include an assessment of the need for continued funding which is linked to whether there remain continued lines of investigation to pursue.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 27/10/2015 16:22:49 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

422444

registered interest
date	20/10/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Missing Persons: Children
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bates on 16 September (HL2087), whether they have any plans to spend an amount equivalent to the spending on Operation Grange in 2015–16 on the search for Ben Needham, or other missing children; and if not, why not.
tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
uin	HL2769
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2015 answer text <p>This Government is clear that unresolved missing children cases, like that of Ben Needham, are never closed and will continue to support the Greek authorities in its investigations. In 2014, South Yorkshire Police requested a Special Grant payment of £700k to support its investigation into the disappearance of Ben Needham. This funding was approved. No decisions have been made in respect of police funding for 2016/17, but any request from South Yorkshire Police will be considered carefully.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 27/10/2015 16:24:16 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

422488

registered interest
date	20/10/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Police: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what amendments were made to the formula for police funding following the consultation process with individual police forces.
tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
uin	HL2813
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2015 answer text <p>We received over 1,700 responses to our recent public consultation on proposed police funding reforms. The overwhelming view from respondents was supportive of a new formula and the principles we set out. We have carefully analysed the feedback received and, in light of this, are proposing a number of refinements to the model:</p><p>- retain population volume and households with no adults employed and dependent children as core indicators;</p><p>- clarify that the second population characteristic we intend to use is the updated ‘urban adversity’ version of the Acorn 5 indicator which has replaced the old ‘hard pressed’ version (this ensures that the model is in line with CACI Limited’s current Acorn classifications);</p><p>- revise the bar density measure so that it takes account of bar volume as well as bar density, reflecting strong consultation feedback that this better captures scale and the impact of clusters of bars and the night-time economy within a force area;</p><p>- remove ‘Band D equivalent properties’ as a core indicator, reflecting strong consultation feedback that this variable did not adequately capture the ability to raise additional precept income as intended;</p><p>- add an Area Cost Adjustment (ACA) to the model to reflect regional variations in the cost base.</p><p>These proposed refinements to the model produce an adjusted set of weightings across the remaining four core indicators as follows:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Variable</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Weighting </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Population volume</p></td><td><p>30%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Households with no adults employed and dependent children</p></td><td><p>31%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Urban adversity/Acorn 5</p></td><td><p>31%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Volume and density of bars</p></td><td><p>8%</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The Policing Minister wrote to all PCCs and Chiefs on 8 October to provide detail on the proposed refinements and to set out the indicative force-level impact and invite further comments.</p><p>We will then finalise the model in light of further feedback received.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 02/11/2015 17:15:10 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

422491

registered interest
date	20/10/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: EU Law
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the Dublin Regulation, in the light of recent events in Syria, and the need to protect vulnerable refugees.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2816
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2015 answer text <p>As set out in my Written Answer HL1907 on 21 September, the Government has no plans to change the way in which we apply the Dublin Regulation. The Dublin Regulation is a vital tool in our ability to manage asylum claims, including repeated claims.</p><p>The European Commission has proposed a review of the Dublin Regulation with a view to bringing forward a new measure for negotiation next March. We will cooperate fully with that review.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 05/11/2015 17:04:51 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

422492

registered interest
date	20/10/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Appeals
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in the light of the judgment in <i>Lord Chancellor v Detention Action</i> [2015] EWCA Civ 840, they will reconsider the sections of the Immigration Bill that provide for individuals having to appeal their cases after deportation.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2817
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2015 answer text <p>The judgement in Lord Chancellor v Detention Action is not relevant to the changes in the Immigration Bill. That judgment relates to the appeals processes for asylum claims under the Fast Track procedure rules. The provision in the Immigration Bill which extends the power to certify to require appeals to be brought from overseas where that will not result in a breach of human rights applies only to human rights claims.</p><p>The Court of Appeal recently considered the operation of the certification provisions that were introduced in the Immigration Act 2014, for those liable to deportation and held that the provisions were lawfully applied. The changes in the Immigration Bill extends this power to all human rights claims and the Government thinks it right to build on this successful legislation.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 02/11/2015 15:36:11 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

422493

registered interest
date	20/10/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Refugees: Employment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in the light of the current migration situation, they will make changes to allow refugees to work in the United Kingdom immediately, or within six months, of arrival, in order to allow refugees to contribute to the British economy, and reduce pressure on refugees facing destitution.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2818
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2015 answer text Those granted refugee status or humanitarian protection, including those resettled under our three resettlement schemes, are entitled to work without restriction and have full access to the mainstream benefits system on the same terms as British citizens and other permanent residents in the UK. Asylum seekers are only permitted to work in the UK if their asylum claim has been outstanding for more than 12 months, providing the delay is not of their making. Employment is restricted to jobs on the shortage occupations list. We have no plans to reduce the time asylum seekers have to wait to take up employment. answering member printed Lord Bates grouped question UIN HL2819 question first answered 02/11/2015 15:53:15 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

422494

registered interest
date	20/10/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Refugees: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what financial support is available specifically for refugees who have been granted asylum in the United Kingdom, and are therefore ineligible for the weekly allowance for asylum seekers.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2819
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2015 answer text Those granted refugee status or humanitarian protection, including those resettled under our three resettlement schemes, are entitled to work without restriction and have full access to the mainstream benefits system on the same terms as British citizens and other permanent residents in the UK. Asylum seekers are only permitted to work in the UK if their asylum claim has been outstanding for more than 12 months, providing the delay is not of their making. Employment is restricted to jobs on the shortage occupations list. We have no plans to reduce the time asylum seekers have to wait to take up employment. answering member printed Lord Bates grouped question UIN HL2818 question first answered 02/11/2015 15:53:15 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

422495

registered interest
date	20/10/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Syria: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what they are doing to co-ordinate the work of non-governmental organisations and charities in order to improve the support available for refugees as they leave Syria, and to support them in settling and integrating into European life.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2820
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2015 answer text <p>The UK has been operating resettlement schemes for many years and we already have established and effective networks to accommodate and support resettled people.</p><p>However, we recognise that the increase in numbers will require an expansion of current networks and the impact on local communities and infrastructure will need to be managed carefully. That is why we are working with a wide range of partners including local authorities and civil society organisations to ensure that people are integrated sensitively into local communities.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 09/11/2015 11:50:06 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

422496

registered interest
date	20/10/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	EU Immigration
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they are taking to support the governments of Italy and Greece to deal with the number of immigrants arriving in their countries.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2821
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2015 answer text <p>The UK has provided support to Italy and Greece through European Asylum Support Office (EASO) coordinated missions. We have provided over 1000 days of staff time on 20 missions over 3 years, more than any other Member State. The UK will also provide up to ten personnel to EASO to support ‘Hotspot’ missions in Italy and Greece.</p><p>In addition to assistance through EASO the UK is also providing Greece bilateral law enforcement support through our National Crime Agency.</p><p>The UK actively supports the work of Frontex (the European Union agency with responsibility for improving the securing and surveillance of the EU external border) to co-ordinate the work of the European border agencies to raise standards of border management.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 05/11/2015 17:04:20 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

422497

registered interest
date	20/10/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Slavery
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the obstacles people will encounter when searching for company statements on supply chains, which are required to be produced by all companies that have a turnover of £36 million or more.
tabling member printed	Baroness Kennedy of Cradley
uin	HL2822
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2015 answer text <p>The Government wants to ensure that ‘slavery and human trafficking statements’ are accessible and easy to find. That is why the Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires organisations to place a link to their statement in a prominent place on their website. This should ensure that people do not encounter undue obstacles when searching for company statements.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 29/10/2015 17:09:00 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	4303 label Biography information for Baroness Kennedy of Cradley