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1520045

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Abortion: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2022 to Question 47608 on Females: Discrimination, what recent discussions has he had with relevant stakeholders to help ensure the commissioning of abortion services for women in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Gower
tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
uin	59997
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>My Department engages on a regular basis with a number of stakeholders, including the Department of Health, Northern Ireland clinicians, support organisations, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), and the Faculty for Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH). To prepare for the possibility of the Government intervening, a team of experts who have expertise and knowledge of commissioning abortion services has been established within the Northern Ireland Office. The team is working at pace with a range of stakeholders to establish a commissioning plan and determine the necessary steps that need to take place to ensure services are delivered without further delay.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 13/10/2022 10:12:10 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1520047

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Abortion: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he has had recent discussions with the Minister of Health in the Northern Ireland Executive on that Department's responsibility for the provision of abortion services in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Gower
tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
uin	59998
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>On 20 May, 6 June, and 6 September, Northern Ireland Office Ministers wrote to the Minister of Health requesting that he provide a clear and unambiguous commitment that he will comply with the obligations on the Department of Health. The Minister of Health has since responded advising that he is considering advice from the Attorney General for Northern Ireland, and will provide an appropriate response once he has fully considered it.</p><p> </p><p>The Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022 take a dual approach by placing a duty on the Department of Health to act as soon as is reasonably practicable, and taking powers that provide me with the same powers as the Minister of Health for the purpose of implementing these recommendations.</p><p> </p><p>A small team of experts has been established within the Northern Ireland Office, and is working closely and at pace with the Department of Health to establish a commissioning plan and determine the necessary steps that need to take place to ensure services are delivered without further delay.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 13/10/2022 10:14:59 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1520049

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Abortion: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he has had recent discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on making an assessment of the adequacy of funding for the commissioning of abortion services in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Gower
tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
uin	59999
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>The Government has been clear from the time of the public consultation in late 2019, that as a devolved matter it remains the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive to fund abortion services in Northern Ireland.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 13/10/2022 10:17:04 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1520064

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Abortion: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make it his policy to guarantee the equity of provision of abortion services for women and girls in Northern Ireland with the rest of the UK.
tabling member constituency	Gower
tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
uin	60000
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>The Government is fully committed to ensuring that all of the recommendations in paragraphs 85 and 86 of the Report of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, (CEDAW Report) are implemented in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>In 2020, the Government made the Abortion (Northern Ireland) No.2 Regulations 2020 that set the framework for how abortion services should be delivered in Northern Ireland. Those Regulations strike the appropriate balance between delivering a CEDAW compliant legal framework for accessing abortions that ensures the health and safety of women and girls, and are sensitive to the circumstances in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 13/10/2022 10:18:49 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1504019

registered interest
date	02/09/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Afghanistan: Refugees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average time was between application and approval for successful Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy scheme applications in the latest period for which data is available.
tabling member constituency	Gower
tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
uin	45979
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2022 answer text <p>Not all ARAP applicants will receive an eligibility decision in the same timeframe. This could be due to the complexity of the case, the need to conduct checks with other Government Departments, or the length of time it takes an applicant to respond to follow-up queries. As such, it is not possible to provide the data requested as the timeframes can vary considerably.</p><p> </p><p>I recognise the great concern all applicants to the scheme have for their safety and wellbeing. As such, considerable amounts of time, resources and personnel have been, and continue to be, deployed to ensure that applications are considered as quickly efficiently, accurately and fairly as possible.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 08/09/2022 11:31:02 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1488869

registered interest
date	13/07/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Turing Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the success rate of schools applying to participate in the Turing Scheme.
tabling member constituency	Gower
tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
uin	36067
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2022 answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.</p><p>The success rate of schools applying to participate in the Turing Scheme over the two years the scheme has operated are:</p><ul><li>2021/22 academic year: 131 schools applied, 114 were successful, 87% success rate.</li><li>2022/23 academic year: 157 schools applied, 70 were successful, 45% success rate.</li></ul><p>The Turing Scheme uses a range of measures based on sector standards across the UK to define what we mean by participants from disadvantaged backgrounds. These are listed in full on the Turing Scheme website: <a href="https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/about/widening-access/" target="_blank">https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/about/widening-access/</a>. We do not collect data relating to which aspect of the criteria relates to each participant, so cannot answer specifically on lower socio-economic backgrounds.</p><p>A full breakdown of funding provided for placements by sector for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 academic years is provided on the Turing Scheme website. The funding results for 2021/22 are available here: <a href="https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results/" target="_blank">https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results/</a> and 2022/23 here: <a href="https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results-2022-23/" target="_blank">https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results-2022-23/</a>.</p><p>The eligibility criteria and assessment criteria for applications is published in the Turing Scheme Programme Guide for the relevant year. Turing Scheme funded projects are assessed on four main objectives:</p><ul><li>Global Britain – In line with the UK Government’s vision of a Global Britain, Turing Scheme projects support high-quality placements, enhance existing partnerships and encourage the forging of new relationships across the world.</li><li>Levelling up – Turing Scheme projects widen participation and support social mobility across the UK. They should help and promote equal access and opportunities to all students, learners and pupils regardless of background.</li><li>Developing key skills – These projects offer unique, career-building opportunities. They give participants the hard and soft skills sought by employers and bridge the gap between education and work.</li><li>Value for UK taxpayers – These projects optimise social value in terms of potential costs, benefits and risks.</li></ul><p>The Programme Guide also sets out the appeals process for unsuccessful applicants. These are available on the Turing Scheme website.</p><p>Feedback and guidance are available to all applicants, including those who are considering making an application to the Turing Scheme in future, to ensure their projects and applications are as robust as possible for consideration in future years.</p> answering member constituency Morley and Outwood answering member printed Andrea Jenkyns grouped question UIN 36068 36069 36070 question first answered 19/07/2022 15:40:50 answering member 4490 label Biography information for Dame Andrea Jenkyns
tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1488870

registered interest
date	13/07/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Turing Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of participants in the Turing Scheme broken down by sector are from lower socio-economic backgrounds in the most recent period for which data is available.
tabling member constituency	Gower
tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
uin	36068
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2022 answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.</p><p>The success rate of schools applying to participate in the Turing Scheme over the two years the scheme has operated are:</p><ul><li>2021/22 academic year: 131 schools applied, 114 were successful, 87% success rate.</li><li>2022/23 academic year: 157 schools applied, 70 were successful, 45% success rate.</li></ul><p>The Turing Scheme uses a range of measures based on sector standards across the UK to define what we mean by participants from disadvantaged backgrounds. These are listed in full on the Turing Scheme website: <a href="https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/about/widening-access/" target="_blank">https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/about/widening-access/</a>. We do not collect data relating to which aspect of the criteria relates to each participant, so cannot answer specifically on lower socio-economic backgrounds.</p><p>A full breakdown of funding provided for placements by sector for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 academic years is provided on the Turing Scheme website. The funding results for 2021/22 are available here: <a href="https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results/" target="_blank">https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results/</a> and 2022/23 here: <a href="https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results-2022-23/" target="_blank">https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results-2022-23/</a>.</p><p>The eligibility criteria and assessment criteria for applications is published in the Turing Scheme Programme Guide for the relevant year. Turing Scheme funded projects are assessed on four main objectives:</p><ul><li>Global Britain – In line with the UK Government’s vision of a Global Britain, Turing Scheme projects support high-quality placements, enhance existing partnerships and encourage the forging of new relationships across the world.</li><li>Levelling up – Turing Scheme projects widen participation and support social mobility across the UK. They should help and promote equal access and opportunities to all students, learners and pupils regardless of background.</li><li>Developing key skills – These projects offer unique, career-building opportunities. They give participants the hard and soft skills sought by employers and bridge the gap between education and work.</li><li>Value for UK taxpayers – These projects optimise social value in terms of potential costs, benefits and risks.</li></ul><p>The Programme Guide also sets out the appeals process for unsuccessful applicants. These are available on the Turing Scheme website.</p><p>Feedback and guidance are available to all applicants, including those who are considering making an application to the Turing Scheme in future, to ensure their projects and applications are as robust as possible for consideration in future years.</p> answering member constituency Morley and Outwood answering member printed Andrea Jenkyns grouped question UIN 36067 36069 36070 question first answered 19/07/2022 15:40:50 answering member 4490 label Biography information for Dame Andrea Jenkyns
tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1488990

registered interest
date	13/07/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Turing Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the transparency of the eligibility criteria for funding through the Turing Scheme; and whether applicants are able to appeal unsuccessful applications.
tabling member constituency	Gower
tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
uin	36069
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2022 answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.</p><p>The success rate of schools applying to participate in the Turing Scheme over the two years the scheme has operated are:</p><ul><li>2021/22 academic year: 131 schools applied, 114 were successful, 87% success rate.</li><li>2022/23 academic year: 157 schools applied, 70 were successful, 45% success rate.</li></ul><p>The Turing Scheme uses a range of measures based on sector standards across the UK to define what we mean by participants from disadvantaged backgrounds. These are listed in full on the Turing Scheme website: <a href="https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/about/widening-access/" target="_blank">https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/about/widening-access/</a>. We do not collect data relating to which aspect of the criteria relates to each participant, so cannot answer specifically on lower socio-economic backgrounds.</p><p>A full breakdown of funding provided for placements by sector for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 academic years is provided on the Turing Scheme website. The funding results for 2021/22 are available here: <a href="https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results/" target="_blank">https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results/</a> and 2022/23 here: <a href="https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results-2022-23/" target="_blank">https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results-2022-23/</a>.</p><p>The eligibility criteria and assessment criteria for applications is published in the Turing Scheme Programme Guide for the relevant year. Turing Scheme funded projects are assessed on four main objectives:</p><ul><li>Global Britain – In line with the UK Government’s vision of a Global Britain, Turing Scheme projects support high-quality placements, enhance existing partnerships and encourage the forging of new relationships across the world.</li><li>Levelling up – Turing Scheme projects widen participation and support social mobility across the UK. They should help and promote equal access and opportunities to all students, learners and pupils regardless of background.</li><li>Developing key skills – These projects offer unique, career-building opportunities. They give participants the hard and soft skills sought by employers and bridge the gap between education and work.</li><li>Value for UK taxpayers – These projects optimise social value in terms of potential costs, benefits and risks.</li></ul><p>The Programme Guide also sets out the appeals process for unsuccessful applicants. These are available on the Turing Scheme website.</p><p>Feedback and guidance are available to all applicants, including those who are considering making an application to the Turing Scheme in future, to ensure their projects and applications are as robust as possible for consideration in future years.</p> answering member constituency Morley and Outwood answering member printed Andrea Jenkyns grouped question UIN 36067 36068 36070 question first answered 19/07/2022 15:40:50 answering member 4490 label Biography information for Dame Andrea Jenkyns
tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1488992

registered interest
date	13/07/2022
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Turing Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the potential demotivating effect on schools of the low success rate for Turing funding applications.
tabling member constituency	Gower
tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
uin	36070
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2022 answer text <p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.</p><p>The success rate of schools applying to participate in the Turing Scheme over the two years the scheme has operated are:</p><ul><li>2021/22 academic year: 131 schools applied, 114 were successful, 87% success rate.</li><li>2022/23 academic year: 157 schools applied, 70 were successful, 45% success rate.</li></ul><p>The Turing Scheme uses a range of measures based on sector standards across the UK to define what we mean by participants from disadvantaged backgrounds. These are listed in full on the Turing Scheme website: <a href="https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/about/widening-access/" target="_blank">https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/about/widening-access/</a>. We do not collect data relating to which aspect of the criteria relates to each participant, so cannot answer specifically on lower socio-economic backgrounds.</p><p>A full breakdown of funding provided for placements by sector for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 academic years is provided on the Turing Scheme website. The funding results for 2021/22 are available here: <a href="https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results/" target="_blank">https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results/</a> and 2022/23 here: <a href="https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results-2022-23/" target="_blank">https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/funding-opportunities/funding-results-2022-23/</a>.</p><p>The eligibility criteria and assessment criteria for applications is published in the Turing Scheme Programme Guide for the relevant year. Turing Scheme funded projects are assessed on four main objectives:</p><ul><li>Global Britain – In line with the UK Government’s vision of a Global Britain, Turing Scheme projects support high-quality placements, enhance existing partnerships and encourage the forging of new relationships across the world.</li><li>Levelling up – Turing Scheme projects widen participation and support social mobility across the UK. They should help and promote equal access and opportunities to all students, learners and pupils regardless of background.</li><li>Developing key skills – These projects offer unique, career-building opportunities. They give participants the hard and soft skills sought by employers and bridge the gap between education and work.</li><li>Value for UK taxpayers – These projects optimise social value in terms of potential costs, benefits and risks.</li></ul><p>The Programme Guide also sets out the appeals process for unsuccessful applicants. These are available on the Turing Scheme website.</p><p>Feedback and guidance are available to all applicants, including those who are considering making an application to the Turing Scheme in future, to ensure their projects and applications are as robust as possible for consideration in future years.</p> answering member constituency Morley and Outwood answering member printed Andrea Jenkyns grouped question UIN 36067 36068 36069 question first answered 19/07/2022 15:40:50 answering member 4490 label Biography information for Dame Andrea Jenkyns
tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi

1486800

registered interest
date	06/07/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Police: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the impact of the Apprenticeship Levy on Welsh police forces.
tabling member constituency	Gower
tabling member printed	Tonia Antoniazzi
uin	900880
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2022 answer text <p>Skills Policy is a devolved matter and therefore I would strongly encourage Welsh Government to reconsider its own Apprenticeship Framework to ensure the Welsh forces are not disadvantaged. The UK Government however recognises this issue and therefore this year have allocated £2.4 million to Welsh forces to address this matter.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 06/07/2022 16:13:11 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4623 label Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi