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1038945

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date	10/01/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Undocumented Migrants: English Channel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, further to his oral statement of 7 January 2019 on Migrant Crossings, Official Report column 85, whether asylum seekers arriving on the Kent Coast since 1 October 2018 have had their applications for asylum processed using standard procedures.
tabling member constituency	Stretford and Urmston
tabling member printed	Kate Green
uin	207208
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2019 answer text <p>Over 500 migrants, the majority of whom are Iranian nationals, attempted to travel to the UK on small vessels in 2018. The vast majority of those attempts were made in the last three months of the year.</p><p>All asylum claims made in the UK are processed, managed and decided in line with Home Office policy, guidance and relevant case law and legislation. This supports an efficient and effective asylum process for the UK and ensures that asylum claims are handled in a manner that is appropriate to the individual, including ensuring any reasonable adjustments and safe-guarding needs are considered.</p><p>All asylum claimants must be treated with dignity and fairness regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief.</p><p>An asylum claim will be registered where an individual makes a particularised protection claim for the first time, in person and in their own right. That does not mean that the UK will always be responsible for making a substantive decision.</p><p>As part of that process, there is a need to assess whether what a person is saying amounts to a protection claim and if so, whether the claim is admissible to the decision-making process. Inadmissibility is a concept by which the Home Office can decline to consider an asylum claim because the individual already enjoys sufficient protection in another country, or another country is responsible for considering the claim.</p><p>We are unable to state how many asylum seekers arriving on the Kent coast since 1 October 2018 have had their claims registered and processed using standard procedures, as we do not comment on the status of cases once they have claimed asylum.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 15/01/2019 16:54:30 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	4120 label Biography information for Kate Green

1039112

registered interest
date	10/01/2019
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Horses: Animal Welfare
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the practice of horse tethering.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	207271
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2019 answer text <p>Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (the 2006 Act), it is an offence to fail to provide for an animal’s welfare or to cause it any unnecessary suffering. The 2006 Act is backed up by the statutory Code of Practice for the Welfare of Horses, Ponies, Donkeys and Their Hybrids (the Code). The Code provides owners and keepers with information on how to meet the welfare needs of their horses and includes a specific section on how to tether a horse. Local authorities have powers under the 2006 Act to investigate allegations of cruelty or poor welfare. In addition, welfare organisations such as the RSPCA and World Horse Welfare (WHW) may also investigate such matters. If anyone is concerned about the way a horse has been tethered, they should report the matter either to the relevant local authority, or to the RSPCA or WHW who can investigate. If a horse is found not to be tethered appropriately, this could lead to a prosecution under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. I consider that existing legislation and guidance in place in respect of tethering horses ensures their welfare needs are met appropriately.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 15/01/2019 15:32:58 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1038461

registered interest
date	09/01/2019
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	Universal Credit: Asylum
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the effect of the roll-out of universal credit on the ability of asylum seekers to claim benefits in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	206723
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2019 answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member to my answer to Question the response to PQ<a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2018-12-18/203324/" target="_blank">203324</a> answered on 28 December 2018.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 17/01/2019 11:24:09 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

1038465

registered interest
date	09/01/2019
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	NHS: Vacancies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to tackle staff shortages as part of the NHS Long-Term Plan.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	206726
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2019 answer text <p>The National Health Service employs more staff now than at any other time in its 70-year history, with significant growth in newly qualified staff over the period from 2010.</p><p> </p><p>The NHS Long Term Plan published on 7 January 2019 sets out a vital strategic framework to ensure that over the next 10 years the NHS will have the staff it needs so that nurses and doctors have the time they need to care, working in a supportive culture that allows them to provide the expert compassionate care they are committed to providing.</p><p> </p><p>My Rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has commissioned Baroness Dido Harding working closely with Sir David Behan to lead a number of programmes to engage with key NHS interests to develop a detailed workforce implementation plan. These programmes will consider detailed proposals to grow the workforce rapidly, including consideration of additional staff and skills required, build a supportive working culture in the NHS and ensure first rate leadership for NHS staff.</p> answering member constituency Wimbledon answering member printed Stephen Hammond question first answered 16/01/2019 12:32:01 answering member 1585 label Biography information for Stephen Hammond
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

1037835

registered interest
date	08/01/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Undocumented Migrants: English Channel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether his Department has plans to increase the number of patrols of the English Channel to deter crossings by asylum-seekers and migrants in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	206235
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2019 answer text <p>Every Government department has been working at pace to build a detailed understanding of how withdrawing from the EU will affect its existing policies and services and is planning for a wide range of outcomes; this includes all aspects of possible changes at the border.</p><p>Border Force constantly review their maritime capabilities and will continue to work with both domestic and international agencies to respond to this issue, should it arise.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 16/01/2019 16:25:51 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

1037837

registered interest
date	08/01/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration: EU Nationals
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether EU citizens will be eligible to apply for the increased post-study work period that is included in the Immigration White Paper.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	206236
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2019 answer text <p>As set out in the Immigration White Paper, the future system will be a single global immigration system, where students of all nationalities will apply under the new student route.</p><p>Under the new route all students studying at a Masters’ level, or at Bachelors’ level and an institution with degree awarding powers, will be eligible for the increased 6-month post study leave period. Doctoral students will be eligible for a 12-month post study leave period.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 16/01/2019 18:38:26 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

1037839

registered interest
date	08/01/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration: Departmental Coordination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many times his Department has request assistance from the Ministry of Defence on immigration matters in (a) 2015, (b) 2016, (c) 2017, and (d) 2018.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	206237
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2019 answer text <p>The Home Office seeks assistance from the Ministry of Defence on a range of immigration matters including policy development, logistical support and on individual applications. The number of requests for assistance is not held centrally and could only be provided at a disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 16/01/2019 16:06:23 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

1037842

registered interest
date	08/01/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Undocumented Migrants: Calais
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to tackle illegal migration as a result of potential increased congestion at Calais in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	206238
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2019 answer text <p>Every Government department has been working at pace to build a detailed understanding of how withdrawing from the EU will affect its existing policies and services and is planning for a wide range of outcomes; this includes all aspects of possible changes at the border.</p><p>We make decisions on whether to permit EU traffic to enter the UK at the border through a number of checks using skilled people, technology and intelligence.</p><p>Border Force will always ensure it has the necessary resources to keep the border secure and will respond flexibly to emerging requirements through ongoing assessments of operational needs.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 16/01/2019 16:04:07 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

1037846

registered interest
date	08/01/2019
answering body	Prime Minister
answering dept id	23
answering dept short name	Prime Minister
answering dept sort name	Prime Minister
hansard heading	Immigration
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Prime Minister, whether she discussed refugees and migrants seeking to migrate to the UK during her recent meetings with European leaders.
tabling member constituency	Leicester East
tabling member printed	Keith Vaz
uin	206239
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2019 answer text <p>My recent discussions with European Leaders have been primarily about matters relating to the United Kingdom leaving the EU, but also have covered other issues including with President Macron the matter of migration</p> answering member constituency Maidenhead answering member printed Mrs Theresa May question first answered 16/01/2019 16:03:02 answering member 8 label Biography information for Mrs Theresa May
tabling member	338 label Biography information for Keith Vaz

1037951

registered interest
date	08/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army: Officers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the number of Army (a) two star, (b) three star and (c) four star ranks who were privately educated.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	206361
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2019 answer text <p>Within the Army there are currently 62 Regular and Reserve Officers serving at two star, three star and four star ranks. Of these, where record of school attended is held centrally*, we can confirm that 30 were privately educated. A breakdown by rank is provided below:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Rank</p></td><td><p>Attended a Private School (rounded to the nearest 5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Major General (2 Star)</p></td><td><p>15</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Lieutenant General (3 Star)</p></td><td><p>10</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>General (4 Star)</p></td><td><p>~</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>* Records are held centrally for 50 of the 62 Generals.</p><p> </p><ul><li>These figures are single Service estimates and are not official statistics produced by Defence Statistics.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>For presentational and data protection purposes the figures have been rounded.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>“~” fewer than five.</li></ul> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 11/01/2019 12:54:43 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis