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1108878

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date	01/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Liquefied Natural Gas: Tanzania
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps he is taking to support UK businesses to work in Tanzania on projects involving liquefied natural gas.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	239326
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>DIT offers a full range of services to support UK companies wishing to expand into overseas markets. These include country and sector advice, local market research, support during overseas visits and identification of possible business partners. All of these services are available to support UK businesses to work in Tanzania on projects involving LNG.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 09/04/2019 15:18:26 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1108881

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Sexual Offences
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to tackle the increase in sexual offences in the armed forces.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	239327
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence and our Armed Forces are absolutely clear there is no place for sexual offending. We expect the highest standards of behaviour from our Service personnel. Inappropriate behaviour is downright unacceptable and it stands in stark contrast with everything the Armed Forces represent. Anyone found to have committed a sexual offence will be dealt with appropriately and will face the full force of the law.</p><p> </p><p>The Armed Forces are committed to addressing the issue of sexual harassment and sexual assault through a range of actions, including awareness campaigns and training presentations around sexual consent.</p><p> </p><p>To make sure that all inappropriate behaviour, including sexual assault, is tackled across the Services a report has been launched which will be led by Air Marshal Michael Wigston. The objectives of the Report are threefold: to understand the current evidence regarding inappropriate behaviour across the services; to make recommendations on what can be done to ensure and reassure, the Armed Forces are an inclusive and modern employer; and, to identify areas for further action, including potential improvements to controls, processes or policy.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise the great courage it takes to come forward and report a sexual offence. Personnel who come forward can have full confidence that all allegations are thoroughly investigated; Commanding Officers must always refer any allegation of rape and sexual assault, or any other offence which may have a sexual element, to the Service Police.</p> answering member constituency South Staffordshire answering member printed Gavin Williamson question first answered 09/04/2019 16:36:12 answering member 4108 label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1108887

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Employment: Veterans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the Government is taking to support armed forces veterans into employment.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	239329
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/04/2019 answer text <p>The Armed Forces Covenant has been in place since May 2011 and sets out the relationship between the nation, the Government and the Armed Forces. The covenant is a written and publicised voluntary pledge from businesses and other organisations who wish to demonstrate their support for the armed forces community.</p><p> </p><p>The covenant can be signed by a business or other organisation of any size, and from any industry whether they are an employer of a member of the armed forces community or simply wish to acknowledge publically their support for the armed forces.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) National Employer and Partnership Team (NEPT) actively promote the Armed Forces Covenant to those employers and partner organisations they work with. This has been adopted into routine business to ensure that those new to DWP’s employer portfolio are aware of the opportunity and benefits of support to the Armed Forces community.</p><p> </p><p>Every Jobcentre Plus District has an Armed Forced Champion (AFC) who is key to delivering our commitments under the covenant. The AFC will ensure that any concerns and issues raised which affect Service Personnel and their families are integrated within the wider work of Jobcentre Plus. AFCs ensure Work Coaches and other DWP staff can effectively support serving personnel, service leavers, veterans and their families.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to the local activity in Jobcentres to support veterans our National Employer and Partnership Team (NEPT) also work closely with the Ministry of Defence to align engagement activity in support of the veteran’s strategy. In particular NEPT work closely with the MOD Careers Transition Partnership (CTP) and the Defence Relationship Management (DRM) team to encourage large employers, trade body associations and partner organisations to provide practical support to the Armed Forces Covenant, particularly the employment of veterans.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 05/04/2019 12:15:41 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1108888

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Saudi Arabia: Political Prisoners
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his counterpart in Saudi Arabia on allowing international monitors to investigate Saudi Arabia's treatment of political prisoners.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	239330
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>The British Government is very concerned about allegations of mistreatment of those detained in Saudi Arabia because of their political views. We continue to monitor these cases. We consistently and unreservedly condemn torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and it is a priority for us to challenge it wherever and whenever it occurs. We have raised concerns about these cases at Ministerial level a number of times with the Saudi authorities and will continue to do so.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 09/04/2019 14:28:14 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1108889

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Female Genital Mutilation: Prosecutions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, what recent discussions he has had with the CPS on the effectiveness of prosecution in cases involving female genital mutilation.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	239331
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>The CPS is determined to bring those responsible for Female Genital Mutilation to justice, and recently obtained the first conviction for such a case, in London. CPS prosecutors work closely with the police from the outset of these cases to address the challenges they raise, including legal questions concerning jurisdiction and expert evidence, and have assigned FGM leads for every CPS Area. Whilst prosecution alone will not end this appalling crime, this first conviction sends out a strong message that FGM is child abuse and that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland question first answered 09/04/2019 13:19:28 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1108890

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Saudi Rapid Intervention Group
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Saudi Arabian counterpart on whether the Saudi Rapid Intervention Group has operated in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	239332
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>We do not comment on intelligence matters.​</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 09/04/2019 14:35:05 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1108892

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Crimes of Violence: Acids
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, what recent discussions he has had with the CPS on the effectiveness of prosecutions in cases involving acid attacks.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	239334
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>The Attorney General, the Director of Public Prosecutions and I have participated in discussions on delivering the Government’s Serious Violence Strategy, including tackling acid attacks effectively. We will also both be involved with the Prime Minister’s new Serious Violence Strategy Implementation Taskforce. The CPS continues to successfully bring these horrendous crimes to justice. Where there is sufficient evidence to prosecute, there is a strong public interest in doing so.</p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland question first answered 09/04/2019 13:26:19 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1108893

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, for what reasons the Government provides development assistance to countries with a space agency.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	239335
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>UK aid aims to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the Government’s objectives as set out in the 2015 UK Aid Strategy. This is firmly in the UK’s national interest. As such, the UK focuses most of its aid spending on countries with the highest need; in low-income, fragile, and conflict-affected regions. However, in some middle-income countries there are still enduring high levels of poverty. These countries may no longer need grant aid in the form that we have previously provided, but may require assistance in other ways, such as technical expertise or help raising their own revenue to reduce poverty. This assistance may continue after a country has reached middle-income status and its economy modernises. The 2016 bilateral and multilateral development reviews set out our approach to allocations in more detail. As the Secretary of State has made clear, DFID will not just spend aid well, but will ensure that it could not be spent better.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 08/04/2019 16:12:01 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1108896

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Crimes of Violence: Young People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, what the role of the CPS in tackling serious violent crime amongst young people is.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	239337
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>On 9 April 2018, the Government published a new Serious Violence Strategy to take action to address serious violence and in particular the recent increases in knife crime, gun crime and homicide. The Serious Violence Strategy stresses the importance of early intervention to tackle the root causes of serious violence and to provide young people with the skills and resilience to lead productive lives free from violence. The CPS is working with its cross-government partners to deliver the Strategy, and welcomes a public health prevention strategy relating to serious violence reduction.</p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Robert Buckland question first answered 09/04/2019 13:23:57 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1108898

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Forced Marriage: Greater London
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many offences involving forced marriages have been committed in (a) London and (b) Havering Borough in each year since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	239338
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>The Home Office hold information on offences recorded by the police. The Ministry of Justice hold information on prosecutions and convictions for offences. Prosecutions for offences involving forced marriage by Police Force Area can be found in the Court Outcomes by Police Force Area data tool: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/733996/court-outcomes-by-pfa-2017-update.xlsx" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/733996/court-outcomes-by-pfa-2017-update.xlsx</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Select ’36.1 Forced Marriage’ and ’66.6 Breach of a forced marriage protection order’ in the Offence filter. For prosecutions in London, locate the row for Metropolitan Police in the table.</p><p> </p><p>Note that the figures reflect where the offences were dealt with, rather than where they were committed.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 08/04/2019 16:11:03 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell