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1670304

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date	15/11/2023
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Mortgages: Arrears
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what information his Department holds on the number of people who are in arrears on their residential mortgages.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	2129
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2023 answer text <p>There is a wide variety of data and statistics about the mortgage market in the UK available from the Bank of England (https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/statistics), the Financial Conduct Authority (https://www.fca.org.uk/data) and UK Finance (https://www.ukfinance.org.uk/data-and-research/data). These sources indicate that the level of arrears in residential mortgages remain low.</p><p> </p><p>In June, the Chancellor working with lenders representing over 90% of the market agreed to our new Mortgage Charter, which includes new flexibilities to help customers manage their repayments.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hitchin and Harpenden answering member printed Bim Afolami question first answered 21/11/2023 14:24:50 answering member 4639 label Biography information for Bim Afolami
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1670305

registered interest
date	15/11/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Sudan: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what information his Department holds on the number of civilians that have been killed in El Fasher in the last two months.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	2130
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2023 answer text <p>The United Nations estimate that up to 9,000 people have been killed in the conflict in Sudan since April. We do not have verified data on the number of civilian casualties as a result of the conflicts around Jebel Aulia or El Fasher specifically.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell grouped question UIN 2134 question first answered 22/11/2023 18:18:58 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1670306

registered interest
date	15/11/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Hamas: Israel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, with reference to the news release of 18 October 2023 from Human Rights Watch, entitled Israel/Palestine: Videos of Hamas-Led Attacks Verified, what assessment his Department has made of the feasibility of the recommendation that the attacks by Hamas-led gunmen on 7 October 2023 should be investigated as war crimes.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	2131
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2023 answer text <p>It is for competent courts to determine if the barbaric attacks carried out by Hamas on 7 October constitute war crimes, after consideration of all the evidence available in the context of a credible judicial process. In the first instance, the Government would expect the Israeli domestic judicial system to investigate and, where appropriate, to try or extradite those accused of grave breaches of international law.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 24/11/2023 14:05:01 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1670307

registered interest
date	15/11/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Japan: Prisoners
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, with reference to the news release of 14 November 2023 from Human Rights Watch, entitled Japan: Women Seriously Abused in Prisons, whether his Department has made representations to the Japanese Government over the treatment of women prisoners in that country.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	2132
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2023 answer text <p>Ending gender-based violence is a priority for the FCDO and HMG. This is reflected in the 'UK's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security' and as a key pillar in the new 'International Women and Girls Strategy'. The UK Government continues to raise, at appropriate levels, issues relating to Japan's prison system, including guidance on the treatment of prisoners. For individual cases, our consular teams work regularly with Japanese authorities to ensure appropriate treatment of British nationals, including on access to medical care.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 21/11/2023 16:02:02 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1670309

registered interest
date	15/11/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Yemen: Violence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what estimate his Department has made of the extent of violence against civilians in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	2133
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2023 answer text <p>Civilian casualties in Yemen have remained largely unchanged, despite truce-like conditions over the past eighteen months having reduced frontline violence. 500 fatalities and 1300 injuries were recorded among civilians in the year up to September 2023. Conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) continues to be perpetrated, including in detention as a form of torture. According to the International Organisation for Migration, over 77,000 migrants from the Horn of Africa remain at risk in Yemen from human rights violations including torture, violence, and trafficking.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 24/11/2023 14:01:35 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1670311

registered interest
date	15/11/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Sudan: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what estimate his Department has made of the number of civilian casualties as a result of the conflict between Sudan’s Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces around Jebel Aulia in southern Khartoum in the last week.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	2134
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2023 answer text <p>The United Nations estimate that up to 9,000 people have been killed in the conflict in Sudan since April. We do not have verified data on the number of civilian casualties as a result of the conflicts around Jebel Aulia or El Fasher specifically.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell grouped question UIN 2130 question first answered 22/11/2023 18:18:58 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1670313

registered interest
date	15/11/2023
answering body	Church Commissioners
answering dept id	9
answering dept short name	Church Commissioners
answering dept sort name	Church Commissioners
hansard heading	Church of England: Religious Freedom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, whether the Church of England is taking steps to advocate for freedom of religion and belief in other countries.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	2135
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2023 answer text <p>Over the past two years the Church of England has been closely involved with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in supporting the work of His Majesty's Ambassadors and diplomats, as part of a structured programme of engagement between the Church’s global networks and the civil service, to increase awareness of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB).</p><p>The Church was represented at the Government conference in 2022 that highlighted the need for increased global action on FoRB and continues to support the International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief. More information about the work of the International Panel can be found here: <a href="https://www.ippforb.com/about/" target="_blank">https://www.ippforb.com/about/</a></p><p>Bishops of the global Anglican Communion came together for the Lambeth Conference in 2022 and spent a day discussing issues of interfaith engagement, human dignity and freedom of religion and belief. At the Conference a range of calls were made, outlining priorities for the Church worldwide. The documents relating to Freedom of Religion and religious persecution can be found under the Inter-Faith, Christian Unity and Human Dignity sections here: <a href="https://www.lambethconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Lambeth-Calls-English-2023.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.lambethconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Lambeth-Calls-English-2023.pdf(opens in a new tab)</a></p><p>The United Nations Security Council has recently adopted a resolution to produce an annual report on freedom of religion and belief. It was sponsored by the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, and the resolution was based on the former Bishop of Truro's review, commissioned by the UK Government. The Security Council adopted the proposal, which will see the UN Secretary General produce an oral report on FoRB-related threats to international peace and security.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 15/12/2023 14:54:00 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1670314

registered interest
date	15/11/2023
answering body	Church Commissioners
answering dept id	9
answering dept short name	Church Commissioners
answering dept sort name	Church Commissioners
hansard heading	Church Schools
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, if he will make an assessment of the contribution of church schools in (a) Hendon constituency and (b) the UK.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	2136
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2023 answer text <p>The Church of England educates over one million children in its 4,700 schools. Church of England schools are committed to the flourishing of children and deliver a rounded education that remains in high demand with parents. In Hendon an excellent example is St Mary's and St John's, a large, successful and thriving all-through school which yielded outstanding GCSE results this summer; the highest they have been.</p><p>The Church of England is one of the leading providers for leadership development, through National Professional Qualifications. These qualifications, in partnership with His Majesty's Government, have provided vital investment in leadership and teacher development at a time when attracting people into teaching faces numerous challenges. The Government's commitment in this area is welcome because it is a key part of ensuring improved outcomes for children, especially those who are most vulnerable.</p><p>The Church's contribution and vision for how the whole system can flourish is set out in <a href="https://www.cefel.org.uk/flourishingsystem/" target="_blank">Our Hope for a Flourishing Schools System - Foundation For Educational Leadership</a>. It explains that Church schools &quot;ensure a careful balance of wisdom, knowledge and skills in their curriculum planning, enabling their students not only to excel in examinations but releasing wise young leaders and courageous advocates, inspired and equipped to shape their future society. They are beacons of hope for the communities they serve, frequently standing as the most significant institution in a local area.&quot;</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 15/12/2023 14:55:32 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1670315

registered interest
date	15/11/2023
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prisoners' Release: Employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will set a target for the number and proportion of people moving into employment within (a) one and (b) six months of leaving prison.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	2137
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2023 answer text <p>Employment reduces the chance of reoffending significantly, by up to nine percentage points. Therefore, it is a priority for this government to increase the proportion of prison leavers in employment on release. We collect data on the proportion of prison leavers who are employed at six weeks and six months after release from prison.</p><p>The proportion of prison leavers in employment six months after their release has more than doubled in the two years to March 2023, from 14% to over 30%. Meanwhile, the proportion who were in employment six weeks after their release almost doubled in the same period, from 9.8% to 19.4%: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/employment-rates-following-release-from-custody-ad-hoc" target="_blank">Employment Rates following Release from Custody - Ad Hoc - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.</p><p>While the Government seeks to continue this excellent progress, we are not pursuing a specific target at this time.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 22/11/2023 17:25:18 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord