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1109962

registered interest
date	05/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Travellers: Equality
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the implications for departmental policies of the conclusions and recommendations of the Women and Equalities Committee report Tackling inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities published on 5 April 2019.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough
tabling member printed	Gill Furniss
uin	241472
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/04/2019 answer text <p>We acknowledge the recommendations of the Committee and will publish our response to the report in due course.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 10/04/2019 15:35:02 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	4571 label Biography information for Gill Furniss

923169

registered interest
date	13/06/2018
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Travellers: Equality
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, following the publication of the End of Mission Statement of the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance at the Conclusion of Her Mission to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in May, what assessment they have made of the lack of teachers from the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities, the over-representation of GRT children in secure training centres, and the lack of data on the experience of GRT persons in the criminal justice system.
tabling member printed	Baroness Whitaker
uin	HL8633
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/06/2018 answer text <p>The Government is concerned about the inequalities experienced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, particularly in health and education. The Race Disparity Audit identified that Roma, Gypsy and Traveller communities are amongst the most disadvantaged groups in British society and we are committed to do more to make sure nobody in this country is excluded or left behind.</p><p>The United Kingdom has a close working relationship with United Nations bodies and a standing invitation to all Special Rapporteurs, and is committed to upholding the rule of law and the rules-based international system. The Government welcomed the Special Rapporteur’s visit, and will provide further information to the Special Rapporteur as necessary. We will respond to the Special Rapporteur’s country visit findings, conclusions and recommendations when these are presented to the Human Rights Council.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 21/06/2018 16:07:29 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	2510 label Biography information for Baroness Whitaker

882792

registered interest
date	13/04/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Travellers: Equality
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the response from Marcus Bell, Director, Race Disparity Audit, on 7 February 2018 to Q143 from the Women and Equalities Committee Oral Evidence: Race Disparity Audit, HC 5462, that none of the reasons given means that going forward there is nothing that can be done, what steps his Department is taking to include Gypsy, Roma and Travellers in the Race Disparity Audit data.
tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
tabling member printed	Kate Green
uin	135850
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/04/2018 answer text <p>The ethnicity data published on the <em>Ethnicity Facts and Figures</em> website includes data from the Census, published official statistics, numerous Government surveys and Departments’ own administrative records.</p><p>Currently, the website has 48 measures (web pages) that present data using the detailed classification of ethnicity developed for the 2011 Census, which includes Irish Traveller and Gypsy/Roma Travellers (GRT). However, figures for the GRT ethnic group in some of these measures were suppressed for reasons of confidentiality protection and/or because the numbers were too small to enable robust estimates to be produced.</p><p>We continue to work with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Government Departments to identify methods to improve ethnicity data collection, consistency and how best to address data gaps for ethnic groups including GRT.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington grouped question UIN 135788 question first answered 20/04/2018 10:56:38 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

874404

registered interest
date	28/03/2018
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Travellers: Equality
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 recommendation of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination that the UK should “develop a comprehensive strategy, in consultation with members of Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities” to improve outcomes in housing and employment.
tabling member printed	Baroness Whitaker
uin	HL6785
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/04/2018 answer text <p>The Government is concerned about the inequalities experienced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. The Race Disparity Audit has shown us these groups are amongst the most disadvantaged in British society. We are committed to do more to ensure nobody is excluded or left behind. The UK Government supports efforts at international level to further the integration of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, including through the United Nations International Convention for the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination (UN ICERD), on which the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government leads.</p><p>The Integrated Communities Strategy Green Paper, published in March, invites views on the Government’s vision for building strong integrated communities where people – whatever their background – live, work, learn and socialise together, based on shared rights, responsibilities and opportunities. We encourage all groups, including Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, to engage with the Green Paper.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 05/04/2018 12:01:53 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	2510 label Biography information for Baroness Whitaker

873050

registered interest
date	27/03/2018
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Travellers: Equality
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what mechanisms will be in place after Brexit to take the place of the EU Roma Integration Strategy to improve the life outcomes of Gypsies, Travellers and Roma.
tabling member printed	Baroness Whitaker
uin	HL6728
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/04/2018 answer text <p>As the Prime Minister has said, to leave the EU does not mark an ending. It marks a new beginning for the UK and our relationship with our European allies. We will continue to advance Roma integration within broader social inclusion and integration policies, and champion race equality at international level in a wide range of settings, collaborating with the Council of Europe and the United Nations. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has also published an Integrated Communities Strategy Green Paper. <br>This invites views on the Government’s vision for building strong integrated communities where people – whatever their background – live, work, learn and socialise together, based on shared rights, responsibilities and opportunities. We encourage all groups, including Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, to engage with the Green Paper.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 05/04/2018 12:01:20 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	2510 label Biography information for Baroness Whitaker

870249

registered interest
date	23/03/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Travellers: Equality
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General of 2 November 2016, Official Report, column 879, which Government Departments and agencies (a) do and (b) do not use the 2011 census classifications that differentiate Gypsies and Travellers.
tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
tabling member printed	Kate Green
uin	134113
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2018 answer text <p>The ethnicity data published on the Ethnicity Facts and Figures website includes data from the Census, published official statistics, numerous Government surveys and Departments’ own administrative records.</p><p>Currently, the website has 48 measures (web pages) that present data using the detailed classification of ethnicity developed for the 2011 Census, which includes Gypsy/Roma Travellers. These measures show data published by the following Government Departments and agencies: the Department for Education (DfE), Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Home Office (HO), Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), and the Office for National Statistics (ONS). However, figures for the Gypsy/Roma Travellers (GRT) ethnic group in some of these measures were suppressed for reasons of confidentiality and/or because the numbers were too small to enable robust estimates to be produced.</p><p>DfE collects data using a variant on the 2011 Census ethnic classification but breaks it down further into Gypsy/Roma and Traveller of Irish Heritage children.</p><p>The table below details the 34 pages on the website that include data on Gypsy/Roma or Traveller of Irish Heritage or Gypsy, Traveller or Irish Traveller ethnic groups.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Department/Topic</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Webpage</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="28"><p>DFE /Education, skills and training</p></td><td><p><strong>Early years</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Attainment of development goals by children aged 4 to 5 years</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>5 to 7 year olds</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Phonics attainments for children aged 5 to 7 (key stage 1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Reading attainments for children aged 5 to 7 (key stage 1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Writing attainments for children aged 5 to 7 (key stage 1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mathematics attainments for children aged 5 to 7 (key stage 1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Science attainments for children aged 5 to 7 (key stage 1)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>7 to 11 year olds</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Reading attainments for children aged 7 to 11 (key stage 2)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Writing attainments for children aged 7 to 11 (key stage 2)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Maths attainments for children aged 7 to 11 (key stage 2)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Reading, writing and maths attainments for children aged 7 to 11 (key stage 2)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Grammar, punctuation and spelling attainment for children aged 7 to 11 (key stage 2)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>11 to 16 year olds</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>A* to C in English and Maths GCSE attainment for children aged 14 to 16 (key stage 4)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>GCSE results (Attainment 8) for children aged 14 to 16 (key stage 4)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>English Baccalaureate (EBacc) entry for children aged 14 to 16 (key stage 4)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>English Baccalaureate (EBacc) achievement for children aged 14 to 16 (key stage 4)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pupil progress (‘Progress 8’) between ages 11 and 16 (key stage 2 to key stage 4)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>A Levels</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Students aged 16 to 18 achieving 3 A grades or better at A level</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>After Education</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Destinations of school pupils after key stage 4 (usually aged 16 years)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Destinations of students after key stage 5 (usually aged 18 years)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Absence and exclusions</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pupil exclusions</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Absence from school</p></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="8"><p>DH/Health</p></td><td><p><strong>Access to treatment</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Satisfaction with access to GP services</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Access to NHS dental services</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Patient experiences</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Patient experience of primary care - GP services</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Patient satisfaction with GP out-of-hours services</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Patient satisfaction with NHS dental services</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Inpatient satisfaction with hospital care</p></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="6"><p>MHCLG/Housing</p></td><td><p><strong>Social housing</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>New social housing lettings</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Routes into social housing</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Vulnerable households living in social housing</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Income spent on rent for new lettings of social housing</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Length of tenancy in social housing</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>MHCLG/Culture and Community</p></td><td><p>People living in deprived neighbourhoods</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ONS/Culture and Community</p></td><td><p>English language proficiency</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 03/04/2018 13:35:59 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

857713

registered interest
date	08/03/2018
answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Travellers: Equality
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the report of the Ministerial working group on tackling inequalities experienced by Gypsies and Travellers, published in April 2012, what recent steps his Department has taken to support Gypsy and Traveller representative groups showcase small private sites that are well presented and maintained.
tabling member constituency	Hampstead and Kilburn
tabling member printed	Tulip Siddiq
uin	131614
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2018 answer text <p>On 11 November 2014 in response to a Question UIN HL2504 from Lord Avebury, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon provided a summary of progress on the 28 commitments made by the Ministerial Working Group on tackling inequalities experienced by Gypsies and Travellers.</p><p>The Government is concerned about the inequalities experienced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and maintains close contact with representative groups. Ministers in the Ministry of Housing, Communities &amp; Local Government, the Department for Education and the Department of Health and Social Care are committed to working together to tackle the poor life chances of these groups, and will be running a series of projects to improve outcomes for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in the areas of educational attainment, health and social integration through a fund which will concentrate on localised approaches that have been proved to deliver positive results. We intend to announce successful projects before April.</p> answering member constituency South Derbyshire answering member printed Mrs Heather Wheeler question first answered 15/03/2018 16:19:58 answering member 4053 label Biography information for Mrs Heather Wheeler
tabling member	4518 label Biography information for Tulip Siddiq

773043

registered interest
date	18/10/2017
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Travellers: Equality
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government why, in the Race Disparity Audit published on 10 October, they have not included information on housing, including permanent and transit sites, as well as unscheduled tenure, employment, social capital, income, and crime and policing, in respect of Gypsies and Irish Travellers.
tabling member printed	Baroness Whitaker
uin	HL2244
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2017 answer text <p>The ethnicity data published on the Ethnicity Facts and Figures website includes data from the Census, published official statistics, numerous Government surveys and Departments’ own administrative records.</p><p>The website includes education, health and some housing data about Gypsies and Irish Travellers. It does not currently include information about permanent and transit sites, as well as unscheduled tenure, employment, social capital, income, and crime and policing for this group.</p><p>In relation to information on Gypsies and Irish Travellers, Government collects and reports data using a number of different ethnic group classifications.</p><p>The Department of Education collects information about Travellers of Irish Heritage and Gypsy/Roma separately whereas many other departments use the 2011 ethnic group Census classification which is Gypsy, Traveller or Irish Traveller. The Government will continue to add more data and update existing data on the website.</p><p>In many cases where survey data has been collected using the 2011 ethnic group Census classification, the number of Gypsy, Traveller or Irish Travellers interviewed is very small (eg English Housing Survey and Crime Survey for England and Wales). These statistics have not been provided as they are not reliable and in some cases could potentially disclose personal information about individuals.</p> answering member printed Lord Young of Cookham question first answered 01/11/2017 17:03:59 answering member 57 label Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham
tabling member	2510 label Biography information for Baroness Whitaker