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registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2018-11-02more like thisremove minimum value filter
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Passports more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate he has made of the number of UK residents without a valid passport. more like this
tabling member constituency Middlesbrough more like this
tabling member printed
Andy McDonald more like this
uin 187392 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2018-11-12more like thismore than 2018-11-12
answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Passport Office does not hold information on the number of UK residents without a valid passport. However, I can confirm that there were 49,971,015 valid British passports as of 31 December 2017.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-12T17:39:52.233Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-12T17:39:52.233Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
4269
label Biography information for Andy McDonald remove filter
1137025
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Asylum: Housing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many properties new asylum-accommodation provider Mears has procured in the North East; how many service-users can be accommodated in those properties; and the number of service users in the North East for whom new accommodation has not been procured. more like this
tabling member constituency Middlesbrough more like this
tabling member printed
Andy McDonald more like this
uin 273390 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>The provider of asylum accommodation under the forthcoming Asylum Accommodation and Support Contract (AASC) in the North East Yorkshire Humber region is working closely with local authorities to ensure there is suitable and sufficient accommodation available to ensure a smooth transition of services before the current COMPASS contracts end in September 2019.</p><p>Mears continue in commercial discussion with their potential supply chain, sub-contractors and landlords; including on planned upgrades to the existing estate alongside the provisional acquisition of potential new properties that may also be brought in use during the AASC contract.</p><p>Mears are working closely with the Home Office, COMPASS provider and local authorities in the region to ensure all parties are kept informed of progress and disruption to service users is minimised. Details regarding the number of new properties and service users moves will be communicated, pending the conclusion of ongoing commercial discussions and progression of property acquisition.</p>
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T11:06:48.347Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T11:06:48.347Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
4269
label Biography information for Andy McDonald remove filter
1137026
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Asylum: Housing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps his Department will take in the event that asylum-accommodation provider Mears is unable to procure sufficient housing stock to accommodate service users in the North East. more like this
tabling member constituency Middlesbrough more like this
tabling member printed
Andy McDonald more like this
uin 273391 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>The Home Office has dedicated staff managing the transition to the new Asylum Accommodation and Support Contract (AASC) which includes rigorous transition governance structures which tracks progress against provider plans. The new provider, Mears, in the North East region has undertaken due diligence activity across all current properties to assess their ongoing suitability and this activity continues to inform their commercial negotiations with their property supply chain.</p><p>Due to the on-going commercial sensitivities around these matters we will communicate details further in due course. The Home Office will continue to monitor and manage all Providers closely to ensure sufficient suitable accommodation is secured to deliver an effective transition of services.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T11:05:59.19Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T11:05:59.19Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
4269
label Biography information for Andy McDonald remove filter
1137027
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Asylum: Housing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum seekers in the North East will be required to leave their properties during the transition to a new accommodation provider. more like this
tabling member constituency Middlesbrough more like this
tabling member printed
Andy McDonald more like this
uin 273392 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>The Home Office and its accommodation providers are working closely to manage transition of services from G4S to Mears in the North East Yorkshire Humber region.</p><p>Mears continue in commercial discussion with their potential supply chain, sub-contractors and landlords; including on planned upgrades to the existing estate alongside the provisional acquisition of potential new properties that may also be brought in use during the AASC contract.</p><p>Information regarding the overall number of service users who will be required to change address during transition will be communicated pending the conclusion of ongoing commercial discussions and progression of property acquisition.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T11:05:20.3Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T11:05:20.3Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
4269
label Biography information for Andy McDonald remove filter
1137029
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Asylum: Housing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support the Government provides to vulnerable asylum-seekers in the North East in the transition period between asylum accommodation contracts; and how the needs of those service-users are assessed. more like this
tabling member constituency Middlesbrough more like this
tabling member printed
Andy McDonald more like this
uin 273393 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>The Home Office and its accommodation providers are working closely to plan, safeguard and minimise impacts on all service users during the transition of services from G4S to Mears in the North East Yorkshire Humber region. This includes the sharing of information in relation to service users’ needs so that providers can consider individual needs ahead of transition.</p><p>The ASSC and AIRE contract requires that all Providers comply with all relevant mandatory and statutory requirements and the Authority’s rules, guidance, instructions and policies, including safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. This includes recognising the indicators of a vulnerable or at risk person with specific needs, and responding appropriately to their needs. In addition UKVI’s Asylum Safeguarding Hub is working closely with providers to ensure a consistent and common framework and standard operating procedures for the identification of needs and safeguarding of vulnerable services users.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T11:04:37.657Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T11:04:37.657Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
4269
label Biography information for Andy McDonald remove filter
1137031
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Asylum: Housing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how his Department plans to record complaints by service users during the transition period between asylum accommodation contracts; and whether that information will be made public. more like this
tabling member constituency Middlesbrough more like this
tabling member printed
Andy McDonald more like this
uin 273394 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>Under the new Asylum Accommodation and Support Contracts (AASC) and Advice Issue Reporting and Eligibility (AIRE) contracts, all issues and complaints raised by Service Users will be managed by the AIRE provider thereby simplifying the system for the service user and allowing for a clearer understanding of roles and responsibilities. The AIRE provider will be responsible for capturing, logging and referring feedback and complaints to the AASC Provider or Home Office for resolution, in a timely manner in line with the Key Performance Indicators underpinning the AASC and AIRE contracts.</p><p>The AIRE provider will work closely with Service Users to ensure they are aware of the action being taken to resolve the complaint and communicate any delays in resolution where the complaint may be complex. If the AIRE and AASC provider is unable to resolve a Service User complaint within a timely manner, this can be escalated to the Home Office for action where appropriate. The Home Office reserves the right to undertake an independent investigation into any Service User requests for support or complaints, and the Accommodation Provider’s performance in responding and implementing actions in response to such requests for support or complaints.</p><p>The Home Office and Providers will monitor all complaints raised throughout the transition period and beyond and will continue to engage with Local Authorities through the Regional Strategic Migration Partnerships to listen to and act in response to any wider concerns raised, ensuring swift and appropriate action. The Home Office does not routinely publish data in relation to asylum complaints.</p>
answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T14:17:56.18Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T14:17:56.18Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
4269
label Biography information for Andy McDonald remove filter
1276846
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2021-01-14more like thismore than 2021-01-14
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Asylum: Finance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her Department's timescale is for the change of provider of the ASPEN card for asylum support payments. more like this
tabling member constituency Middlesbrough more like this
tabling member printed
Andy McDonald more like this
uin 137943 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-01-19more like thismore than 2021-01-19
answer text <p>As part of the COVID-19 contingency measures introduced by the Home Office, the transition to the new ASPEN card was postponed to enable the Department to focus on handling the operational challenges that the pandemic was causing on the wider asylum support system.</p><p>However, the current contract has been extended to ensure there is payment service continuity during this challenging time. The new card service provision is scheduled to be in place by the end of May 2021.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Croydon South more like this
answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-01-19T11:22:25.353Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-19T11:22:25.353Z
answering member
4503
label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
tabling member
4269
label Biography information for Andy McDonald remove filter
1360832
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2021-10-18more like thismore than 2021-10-18
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Asylum: Employment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the Government's review of the restrictions on asylum seekers' right to work will be completed; and when she plans to publish the findings of that review. more like this
tabling member constituency Middlesbrough more like this
tabling member printed
Andy McDonald more like this
uin 58410 more like this
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is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-10-25more like thismore than 2021-10-25
answer text <p>Potentially granting Asylum seekers the right to work is a complex issue.</p><p>We are considering the evidence put forward on the issue. The findings of the review will be announced in due course.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
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less than 2021-10-25T11:24:41.443Zmore like thismore than 2021-10-25T11:24:41.443Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4269
label Biography information for Andy McDonald remove filter
1535435
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2022-10-24more like thismore than 2022-10-24
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Diamorphine: Middlesbrough more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment he has made of the effect on patients of the closure of the Diamorphine Assisted Treatment (DAT) clinic in Middlesbrough given that Project ADDER, in part, covers enhanced treatment and recovery services. more like this
tabling member constituency Middlesbrough more like this
tabling member printed
Andy McDonald more like this
uin 69655 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2022-10-27more like thismore than 2022-10-27
answer text <p>As set out in our ten-year Strategy, this Government is committed to a whole-system approach to tackling drugs which gives people with an addiction access to treatment to assist recovery. The safety and wellbeing of patients receiving treatment is our top priority. Middlesbrough Council has assured us that all patients transitioning from Diamorphine/Heroin Assisted Treatment, following the local authority’s decision to close this service, have received bespoke transition planning to maintain safety and appropriate care.</p><p>Through Project ADDER (Addiction, Diversion, Disruption, Enforcement and Recovery) we have provided £4.58m in funding to Middlesborough between 2020-2023 to drive a one-system approach to tackling drugs. The Project ADDER approach brings together co-ordinated law enforcement activity, diversionary programmes and enhanced treatment and recovery provisions. Local funding decisions for the provision of treatment and recovery services are made by the local authority.</p>
answering member constituency Croydon South more like this
answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-27T15:11:12.46Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-27T15:11:12.46Z
answering member
4503
label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
tabling member
4269
label Biography information for Andy McDonald remove filter
1346862
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2021-07-14more like thismore than 2021-07-14
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Re-employment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy of 27 April 2021, Official Report, column 86WH, what steps his Department has taken to (a) investigate the use of fire and rehire tactics by its executive non-departmental public bodies, (b) communicate the Government's position on fire and rehire tactics to those bodies and (c) discourage the use of such tactics by those bodies. more like this
tabling member constituency Middlesbrough more like this
tabling member printed
Andy McDonald more like this
uin 33235 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2021-07-19more like thismore than 2021-07-19
answer text <p>The Government has been very clear that threatening fire and rehire as a negotiating tactic is completely unacceptable. We always expect employers to treat employees fairly and in the spirit of partnership working with trade unions, where relevant, constructively. We are confident that all non-departmental public bodies are aware of the Government’s position on this matter.</p><p>We work constructively with each non-departmental public body we have responsibility for and this includes when it comes to workforce management matters, however each is ultimately responsible for the management of their staff.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-19T14:49:08.073Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-19T14:49:08.073Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
tabling member
4269
label Biography information for Andy McDonald remove filter