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65513

registered interest
date	02/07/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	British Nationality: Assessments
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 makes reasonable adjustments to require the needs of individuals with learning difficulties who want to apply for citizenship but are unable to pass the Life in the UK test.
tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
uin	203669
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>There is discretion within the British Nationality Act 1981 to waive the <br>knowledge of language and life in the UK requirement for a naturalisation <br>application if, because of a person's age, physical or mental condition, it <br>would be unreasonable to expect them to meet it.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 08/07/2014 14:01:30 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley previous answer version 8407 answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

65520

registered interest
date	02/07/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Undocumented Migrants: Deportation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many illegal immigrants have been sent back from the UK to their country of origin in each calendar year since May 2010.
tabling member constituency	Kettering
tabling member printed	Mr Philip Hollobone
uin	203741
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p> </p><p>The table below provides the total number of persons removed or departed <br>voluntarily from the UK to their country of origin in each year since 2010. The <br>information provided is a subset of the total number of persons removed or <br>departed voluntarily from the UK as others may be removed or depart voluntarily <br>to a country that is different to their country of origin.</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="7"><strong>Number of persons removals or voluntary departured from the UK to their country of origin, 2010 to 2013 (1)(2)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Year</td><td><strong>Total enforced removals</strong></td><td><strong>Total non-asylum refused entry at port and subsequently departed</strong></td><td><strong>Total voluntary departures</strong></td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Jan-Apr 2010</td><td>4,098</td><td>2,857</td><td>7,718</td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>May - Dec 2010</td><td>8,691</td><td>5,139</td><td>14,049</td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Total 2010</td><td><strong>12,789</strong></td><td><strong>7,996</strong></td><td><strong>21,767</strong></td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>2011</td><td><strong>12,997</strong></td><td><strong>6,250</strong></td><td><strong>20,622</strong></td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>2012(P)</td><td><strong>13,096</strong></td><td><strong>5,760</strong></td><td><strong>22,272</strong></td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>2013(P)</td><td><strong>11,577</strong></td><td><strong>6,252</strong></td><td><strong>28,130</strong></td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">(1) Destination as recorded on source database; all nationals returned to their country of origin.</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="5">(2) Removals are recorded on the system as at the dates on which the data extracts were taken.</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">(P) Provisional figures.</td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br>The Home Office publishes quarterly and annual statistics on the number of <br>persons removed or departed voluntarily from the UK within Immigration <br>Statistics. The data on removals and voluntary departures are readily available <br>in the latest release, Immigration Statistics: January – March 2014, from the <br>GOV.UK website: <br>https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/series/immigration-stati<br>stics-quarterly-release.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 08/07/2014 14:00:31 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley previous answer version 8381 answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	1537 label Biography information for Mr Philip Hollobone

65031

registered interest
date	01/07/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how long on average an asylum seeker stays on Section 95 support.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Teresa Pearce
uin	203355
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>We do not hold data on the amount of time people stay on section 95 support in <br>a format that is compatible with National Statistics protocols.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 08/07/2014 14:02:07 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley previous answer version 8351 answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	4003 label Biography information for Teresa Pearce

64799

registered interest
date	30/06/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Educational Testing Service
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the main nationalities were of the student immigrants who were found to have either invalid or questionable English language test results by the Government's recent review of the test provider Educational Testing Services.
tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
tabling member printed	Mr Frank Field
uin	203036
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>As I stated in my oral statement to Parliament on 24 June, analysis is being provided by the American arm of Educational Testing Service (ETS) on those with invalid or questionable results. <br>Analysis is on-going and it is not possible to provide data on nationality at present. As I stated to the House on 24 June, the Home Office will provide regular updates to the House on progress with work to remove these students and on further information we receive from ETS.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 07/07/2014 14:16:22 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire previous answer version 7818 answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

64800

registered interest
date	30/06/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Educational Testing Service
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, at which main institutions the student immigrants who were found to have either invalid or questionable English language test results by the Government's recent review of the test provider Educational Testing Services intended to extend their studies.
tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
tabling member printed	Mr Frank Field
uin	203035
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>Following the review of English language test results provided by Educational <br>Testing Service test centres, on 24 June the Home Office took action against 60 <br>institutions that sponsored students with invalid or questionable test results. <br>The list of sponsors against whom action was taken was placed in the Library of <br>the House on that day and was also published on the Gov.uk website as part of a <br>‘Home office immigration action against education institutions: factsheet': <br>https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/323106<br>/sponsor-suspensions.pdf</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 07/07/2014 14:19:05 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire previous answer version 7817 answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

64357

registered interest
date	26/06/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Raytheon
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress her Department has made on reaching a settlement with Raytheon Systems Ltd on the e-Borders programme; and when the arbitration progress is scheduled to be completed.
tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
tabling member printed	Mr Frank Field
uin	202833
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The Home Office would like the dispute with Raytheon to be concluded as swiftly <br>as possible. It is not unusual that an international arbitration of this <br>complexity should take a considerable time to resolve. The Home Office has <br>done everything possible to progress the Arbitration as quickly as possible. <br>The evidential hearings concluded in April 2013.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 07/07/2014 14:33:17 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley previous answer version 7236 answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

64358

registered interest
date	26/06/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Commonwealth Games 2014
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 take steps to ensure that participants in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 are prevented from staying in the UK illegally after the Games have finished.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	202835
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The rigorous Accreditation Process that contributed to the success of the <br>Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012 has also been central to our preparations <br>for Glasgow 2014.<br><br>To minimise attempts to abuse our hospitality after the Games have ended, <br>comprehensive record checks on all Commonwealth Games participants and Games <br>Family Members are conducted before they are cleared to enter the UK. We have <br>also introduced arrangements to confirm that people given Commonwealth Games <br>clearance have left the UK within their permitted time limits.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 07/07/2014 14:24:35 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley previous answer version 7815 answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies

64064

registered interest
date	25/06/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Human Trafficking: Albania
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to her Answer of 16 June 2014, Official Report, column 441W, on human trafficking: Albania, how many female victims of trafficking have returned from England using the International Organisation for Migration voluntary return package and taken up the facilities made available by the government in Albania; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Weaver Vale
tabling member printed	Graham Evans
uin	202513
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>In November 2013, the UK Government and the Albanian Government, working with <br />the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), established a voluntary <br />return package for female victims of trafficking who wished to return to <br />Albania. This comprehensive package includes the provision of secure <br />accommodation in Albania (with guards and social services on site), child care <br />assistance where required, and training or support to establish a business or <br />enter the labour market. This provides the high level of support and assistance <br />required for victims who wish to return to Albania to rebuild their lives. <br />Although no victims have yet availed themselves of the package, a number of <br />potential cases have been identified and the Home Office is actively working <br />with the Albanian Government, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and IOM to<br />improve the promotion of the scheme amongst those who may qualify and identify <br />and address any perceived barriers to return.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 07/07/2014 10:46:29 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley previous answer version 6688 answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	4081 label Biography information for Lord Evans of Rainow

63082

registered interest
date	20/06/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Mariam Ibrahim
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 offer asylum to Mariam Ibrahim.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	201658
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The UK has a proud record of offering sanctuary to those who need it. Each <br>claim for asylum is carefully considered and where we find individuals are in <br>need of our protection, asylum is given. However, to be eligible for <br>international protection, a person must be located outside of their country of <br>origin.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Staffordshire Moorlands answering member printed Karen Bradley question first answered 30/06/2014 13:59:54 answering member 4110 label Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley previous answer version 5122 answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

62330

registered interest
date	17/06/2014
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Passports
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 it her policy to reimburse people who have had to pay to upgrade to the premium one-day service to secure a (a) new or (b) renewed passport; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Inverclyde
tabling member printed	Iain McKenzie
uin	201055
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>There are no plans to reimburse customers who choose to use the four hour <br>premium service.<br><br>On 12 June, the Home Secretary announced in the House of Commons that where <br>people have an urgent need to travel, and their application has been with Her <br>Majesty's Passport Office for longer than the standard processing time of three weeks <br>through no fault of their own, they will be able to upgrade their application <br>without charge. After their application has been through the proper checks, the <br>processing, printing and delivery of the new passport will be fast-tracked for <br>free. To qualify, customers must be booked to travel within the next 7 days. <br>Customers will be asked to provide details – such as flight numbers and the <br>name of the travel company – to confirm their travel plans.<br><br>This policy came into effect immediately after being announced and will be <br>available until further notice. This policy will not be applied <br>retrospectively.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 07/07/2014 15:37:17 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire previous answer version 4349 answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	4246 label Biography information for Iain McKenzie