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675496

registered interest
date	19/01/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Syria: Proscribed Organisations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the risks associated with the links between al-Qaeda and Jabhat Fatah al-Sham in Syria.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	60750
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2017 answer text <p>Al-Qaeda’s presence in Syria predates the present conflict. The Assad regime historically tolerated the group as a means of destabilising Iraq and preventing the group targeting his regime.</p><p>Since the start of the conflict, al-Qaeda, primarily through their affiliate Jabhat Fatah al-Sham, have exploited areas where there is a lack of effective governance to control pockets of territory, promote a radical ideology and attempt to undermine efforts to resolve the conflict.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Despite nominally disaffiliating in July 2016, we assess that Jabhat Fatah al-Sham (JFS) retain strong links to al-Qaeda. This is reflected in HMG’s proscription of JFS as an alias of al-Qaeda. By establishing itself as an effective opposition force through Jabhat Fatah al-Sham and other sympathetic groups, al-Qaeda has managed to populate significant areas of north-west Syria, likely increasing their ability to plan, train and develop capability for external attacks.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>By establishing itself as an effective opposition force through Jabhat Fatah al-Sham and other sympathetic groups, al-Qaeda has managed to populate significant areas of north-west Syria with supportive networks, establishing and improving its operational capability. This is likely providing al-Qaeda with safe areas of operating space to plan, train and develop capability for external attacks, as well as access to numerous potential operatives.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace grouped question UIN 60751 question first answered 26/01/2017 13:18:07 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

675497

registered interest
date	19/01/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Syria: al Qaeda
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the strength of al-Qaeda in Syria.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	60751
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2017 answer text <p>Al-Qaeda’s presence in Syria predates the present conflict. The Assad regime historically tolerated the group as a means of destabilising Iraq and preventing the group targeting his regime.</p><p>Since the start of the conflict, al-Qaeda, primarily through their affiliate Jabhat Fatah al-Sham, have exploited areas where there is a lack of effective governance to control pockets of territory, promote a radical ideology and attempt to undermine efforts to resolve the conflict.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Despite nominally disaffiliating in July 2016, we assess that Jabhat Fatah al-Sham (JFS) retain strong links to al-Qaeda. This is reflected in HMG’s proscription of JFS as an alias of al-Qaeda. By establishing itself as an effective opposition force through Jabhat Fatah al-Sham and other sympathetic groups, al-Qaeda has managed to populate significant areas of north-west Syria, likely increasing their ability to plan, train and develop capability for external attacks.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>By establishing itself as an effective opposition force through Jabhat Fatah al-Sham and other sympathetic groups, al-Qaeda has managed to populate significant areas of north-west Syria with supportive networks, establishing and improving its operational capability. This is likely providing al-Qaeda with safe areas of operating space to plan, train and develop capability for external attacks, as well as access to numerous potential operatives.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace grouped question UIN 60750 question first answered 26/01/2017 13:18:07 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

674264

registered interest
date	17/01/2017
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Syria: al Qaeda
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effect of the Syrian crisis on al-Qaeda's ability to use that country as a base.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	60224
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2017 answer text <p>Al-Qaeda’s presence in Syria predates the present conflict. The Assad regime historically tolerated the group as a means of destabilising Iraq and preventing the group targeting his regime.</p><p>Since the start of the conflict, al-Qaeda, primarily through their affiliate Jabhat Fatah al-Sham, have exploited areas where there is a lack of effective governance to control pockets of territory, promote a radical ideology and attempt to undermine efforts to resolve the conflict.</p><p>Despite nominally disaffiliating in July 2016, we assess that Jabhat Fatah al-Sham (JFS) retain strong links to al-Qaeda. This is reflected in HMG’s proscription of JFS as an alias of al-Qaeda. By establishing itself as an effective opposition force through Jabhat Fatah al-Sham and other sympathetic groups, al-Qaeda has managed to populate significant areas of north-west Syria, likely increasing their ability to plan, train and develop capability for external attacks.</p><p>By establishing itself as an effective opposition force through Jabhat Fatah al-Sham and other sympathetic groups, al-Qaeda has managed to populate significant areas of north-west Syria with supportive networks, establishing and improving its operational capability. This is likely providing al-Qaeda with safe areas of operating space to plan, train and develop capability for external attacks, as well as access to numerous potential operatives.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 25/01/2017 18:26:17 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

627399

registered interest
date	02/11/2016
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Free Movement of People: Republic of Ireland
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 ensure that freedom of movement to and from the UK for Irish citizens is pursued during negotiations between the UK and the EU on the UK's departure from the EU.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	51655
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/11/2016 answer text <p>Senior Officials from the UK, Ireland and Northern Ireland are working closely to consider the implications of the UK’s exit from the EU on the Common Travel Area (CTA) and the movement of UK and Irish citizens within this free movement zone.</p><p>The CTA arrangement predates the EU and leaders in the UK and Ireland have been unequivocal –both want to maintain the current arrangement.</p> answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill question first answered 11/11/2016 14:36:25 answering member 1562 label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

595908

registered interest
date	07/10/2016
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Government plans to maintain the use of the Dublin System in the event of the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	47506
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2016 answer text <p>The British people have voted to leave the European Union and the Prime Minister has been clear that their will must be respected and delivered.</p><p>The question of how the UK deals with asylum applicants arriving in the UK from EU Member States and shares information with the EU and international partners will be a key consideration as part of the process of leaving the EU and establishing a new relationship.</p> answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill question first answered 13/10/2016 14:19:27 answering member 1562 label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

595909

registered interest
date	07/10/2016
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	EU Nationals: Visas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Government plans to require EU nationals to gain visas before entering the UK in the event of the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	47507
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2016 answer text <p>The UK continues to be a member of the European Union and therefore EU nationals do not require a visa to come to the UK, nor do British citizens require a visa to visit the rest of the EU.</p><p>The Prime Minister has underlined that it would not be right for the Government to give a running commentary on negotiations. It is about developing our own British model so we will not make decisions until we are ready.</p> answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill question first answered 12/10/2016 12:59:53 answering member 1562 label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

595910

registered interest
date	07/10/2016
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Assisted Voluntary Return Schemes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Government plans to maintain the Assisted Voluntary Returns schemes after 2020.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	47505
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2016 answer text <p>The Assisted Voluntary Returns Service was integrated into the Home Office Voluntary Returns Service (VRS) on 1st January 2016 and provides a range of help and support to those who are here illegally and are seeking to leave the UK voluntarily. The Home Office envisages that the VRS will continue beyond 2020.</p> answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill question first answered 13/10/2016 14:10:39 answering member 1562 label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

443025

registered interest
date	06/01/2016
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Home Office: UK Membership of EU
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 prepare for the outcome of the EU referendum.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	21256
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2016 answer text <p>The Government is fighting hard to fix the aspects of our EU membership that cause so much frustration in Britain - so we get a better deal for Britain and secure our future. The Government is focused on delivering a successful renegotiation: it believes it can and will succeed in reforming and renegotiating our relationship with the EU.</p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire question first answered 14/01/2016 16:14:35 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

353928

registered interest
date	12/06/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Mediterranean Sea: Refugees
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 support migrants and asylum seekers who (a) are children, (b) are elderly, (c) have serious injuries and (d) have other specialist needs who are rescued during operations in the Mediterranean.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	2319
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2015 answer text <p>Initial medical triaging and assistance is carried out on board UK vessels deployed to the Mediterranean for search and rescue purposes. Migrants are then taken to a nearby port, as directed by the Italian authorities, where their needs can be more fully assessed and addressed by Italian authorities there.</p><p>The UK has regular discussions with other Member States about search and rescue in the Mediterranean.</p><p>Furthermore, the UK is also playing a leading role in pushing for comprehensive, long-term action through the EU and the UN to tackle the cause of illegal immigration and the organised trafficking gangs behind it, as well as increasing support and protection for those who need it North and East Africa. We are clear that the need to break the link between getting on a boat and achieving residence in Europe.</p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire grouped question UIN 2321 question first answered 23/06/2015 15:33:31 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

353929

registered interest
date	12/06/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Mediterranean Sea: Refugees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions her Department has had with its EU counterparts on search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	2321
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2015 answer text <p>Initial medical triaging and assistance is carried out on board UK vessels deployed to the Mediterranean for search and rescue purposes. Migrants are then taken to a nearby port, as directed by the Italian authorities, where their needs can be more fully assessed and addressed by Italian authorities there.</p><p>The UK has regular discussions with other Member States about search and rescue in the Mediterranean.</p><p>Furthermore, the UK is also playing a leading role in pushing for comprehensive, long-term action through the EU and the UN to tackle the cause of illegal immigration and the organised trafficking gangs behind it, as well as increasing support and protection for those who need it North and East Africa. We are clear that the need to break the link between getting on a boat and achieving residence in Europe.</p> answering member constituency Old Bexley and Sidcup answering member printed James Brokenshire grouped question UIN 2319 question first answered 23/06/2015 15:33:31 answering member 1530 label Biography information for James Brokenshire
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins