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1217900

registered interest
date	25/06/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Housing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether it is her Department's policy to serve eviction notices to people who have been granted refugee status to leave their asylum accommodation before the ban on evictions ends due to the covid-19 outbreak; and what discussions she had had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on accommodation needed for people facing eviction in order to prevent them from becoming homeless.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	64947
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/06/2020 answer text <p>Asylum seekers who are granted refugee status are normally given notice that they must leave any accommodation that has been provided to them by the Home Office within 28 days, as they may now take employment and have access to mainstream benefits and housing assistance from their local authority. Whilst this process was paused on 27 March for a period of three months, we are currently reviewing plans about appropriate timing to resume issuing notices in individual cases in a carefully phased and measured way and have been having discussions with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Local Authorities and others on the arrangements.</p><p> </p><p>The timing of those decisions is not affected by the current restrictions on evicting tenants from private rental properties. Those arrangements do not apply to those in asylum support accommodation. This is confirmed in paragraph 2.2 of the Government’s guidance to landlords and tenants, which can be found at: MHCLG guidance (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/888843/Updated_Landlord_and_Tenant_Guidance.pdf)</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 30/06/2020 08:51:40 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1217901

registered interest
date	25/06/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Housing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has received legal advice on whether the ban on evictions due to the covid-19 outbreak applies to people who have been granted refugee status and are living in accommodation for asylum-seekers.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	64948
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2020 answer text <p>Asylum seekers who are granted refugee status are normally given notice that they must leave any accommodation that has been provided to them by the Home Office within 28 days, as they may now take employment and have access to mainstream benefits and housing assistance from their local authority. Whilst this process was paused on 27 March for a period of three months, we are currently reviewing plans about appropriate timing to resume issuing notices in individual cases in a carefully phased and measured way and have been having discussions with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Local Authorities and others on the arrangements.</p><p> </p><p>The timing of those decisions is not affected by the current restrictions on evicting tenants from private rental properties. Those arrangements do not apply to those in asylum support accommodation. This is confirmed in paragraph 2.2 of the Government’s guidance to landlords and tenants, which can be found at: MHCLG guidance https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/888843/Updated_Landlord_and_Tenant_Guidance.pdf</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 08/07/2020 08:56:32 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1216755

registered interest
date	23/06/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Stop and Search: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether police officers are required to wear personal protective equipment during stop-and-search enquires during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	63368
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2020 answer text <p>The Government recognises the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all of those on the frontline and has published guidance on appropriate PPE for emergency workers, including the police.</p><p> </p><p>The NPCC and the College of Policing have issued operational guidance to all forces on the use of PPE tailored to their unique role to ensure officers and staff are protected sufficiently. The guidance covers how, when and what type of PPE to wear across a range of scenarios, including close contact with the public such as when using stop and search, and where social distancing is not available.</p><p> </p><p>The guidance is available online here: https://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/COVID-19/Documents/Personal-Protective-Equipment-Operational-Guidance-1.pdf</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 01/07/2020 13:14:13 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1216772

registered interest
date	23/06/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration: Au Pairs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what status and rights au pairs will have in the Government's new immigration policy.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	63373
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2020 answer text <p><strong> </strong></p><p>The UK’s points-based immigration system will not offer a dedicated route for au pairs, as has been the case since 2008. However, there are other immigration routes which will exist for people who may wish to take up these roles, such as the Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS).</p><p> </p><p>We have indicated our desire to negotiate a YMS with the EU, or with individual countries within it, ensuring young people can continue to enjoy the social, cultural and educational benefits of living in the EU and the UK.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 29/06/2020 16:04:07 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1199490

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	British Nationality
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether settled status is admissible as evidence of lawful residence in the UK for the purpose of making an application for British citizenship.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	53472
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2020 answer text <p>Settled status is a grant of Indefinite Leave to Remain. It can therefore be used to demonstrate the date on which an applicant became free from immigration time restrictions under the Immigration Rules.</p><p>Additional evidence may be required to demonstrate an individual meets the statutory requirements for naturalisation.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 10/06/2020 15:36:19 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1195103

registered interest
date	12/05/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Housing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that access to (a) WiFi, (b) smartphones and (c) other digital devices are provided for asylum seekers living in National Asylum Support Service supplied accommodation during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	46102
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2020 answer text <p>Asylum seekers receiving support under section 95 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 are generally provided with accommodation and a cash allowance to cover other essential living needs. The level of the cash allowance provided take into account communication needs, including the cost of buying and using a mobile phone. As a result of the Covid-19 crisis a higher proportion of asylum seekers than usual are being accommodated in full-board hostels and hotels. We are looking at practical ways of providing internet access to this group and other ways to enable them to communicate effectively. Our accommodation providers can and have provided mobile phones to those who do not have one.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 21/05/2020 15:52:24 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1195104

registered interest
date	12/05/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Housing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking with the Department for Education to ensure that the required (a) equipment and (b) technology to participate in school work is provided to asylum-seeking families with children living in National Asylum Support Service supplied accommodation during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	46103
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/05/2020 answer text <p>The children of asylum seekers have access to the same educational services as all other children living in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The government has committed over £100 million to support remote education. We are providing laptops and tablets to disadvantaged children who would otherwise not have access. This specifically includes: children in Year 10 who are preparing for examination; children receiving support from a social worker, including pre-school children; or care leavers.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, where individuals in these groups do not have internet connections, we will be providing them 4G wireless routers to ensure they can learn at home.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 26/05/2020 13:31:47 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1189946

registered interest
date	24/04/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Housing
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 asylum seekers have adequate space and facilities to self isolate if those people have symptoms of covid-19 while living in shared Home Office-provided accommodation for asylum-seekers.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	39527
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2020 answer text <p>We are carefully following PHE Guidance which recommends that separate rooms should be provided for symptomatic people, or they should be moved to hotels.</p><p>Those with underlying health conditions and people over 70 years of age should also be moved to the appropriate hotel accommodation following PHE guidance, unless individuals do not wish to be moved. We are reviewing each case on an individual basis and continue to work with our providers to ensure the guidance is followed. If an asylum seeker enters the country displaying symptoms we have dedicated , sole use accommodation that allows them to self-isolate before moving into the asylum accommodation estate</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 18/05/2020 13:57:09 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1190155

registered interest
date	24/04/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Deportation: Coronavirus
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 pursue deportation proceedings during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	39826
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>Removals of foreign national offenders and those who have no lawful basis to stay in the UK are still taking place where routes are available, and Immigration Enforcement are following the latest guidance from Public Health England.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 15/06/2020 10:39:50 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1177984

registered interest
date	12/02/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration: Windrush Generation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Windrush Compensation Scheme claimants died after making an application.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	1235
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2020 answer text <p>It is hugely regrettable that a claimant passes away before a compensation award can be made or an apology sent to them.</p><p>The Windrush Compensation Scheme staff are working hard to ensure that where they are aware of claimants with critical or life shortening illnesses, that their cases are prioritised.</p><p>In the deeply unfortunate circumstances where a claimant has passed away after submitting a compensation claim, but before the claim is fully resolved, the team continues to work closely with the appointed representative, usually members of the family, to ensure the compensation payment is made as quickly as possible.</p><p>We are aware of five unfortunate cases to date where the claimant has passed away after having submitted a claim but before receiving compensation. We are working closely with the families and legal representatives to determine the right person to whom the compensation can be paid.</p><p>To help family members during this distressing time, we have provided links to Government websites that provide information on how to deal with bereavement and we have offered assistance from our claim’s assistance provider Citizens Advice which is well versed in dealing with the financial implications of bereavement.</p> answering member constituency Witham answering member printed Priti Patel grouped question UIN 1236 question first answered 06/07/2020 11:40:40 answering member 4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire