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star this property date less than 2019-10-14more like thismore than 2019-10-14
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
unstar this property hansard heading thebigword more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government when the contract with thebigword to provide interpreting and translation services in the criminal justice system will be reviewed. more like this
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Baroness Coussins more like this
star this property uin HL20 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-21more like thismore than 2019-10-21
star this property answer text <p>The Language Services contracts commenced on 31 October 2016, with thebigword appointed as providers of spoken face to face, telephone and video interpretation as well as translation and transcription services.</p><p> </p><p>The initial term of the contracts is four years with up to three one-year extensions available.</p><p> </p><p>The initial term of the contracts with thebigword is due to expire on 30th October 2020. The first option to extend for one-year has been agreed for translation and transcription services, and has also been approved for spoken face to face, telephone and video interpretation services.</p><p> </p><p>The future of the contract, including the possibility of further extensions, is currently being considered.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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less than 2019-10-21T15:27:36.873Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-21T15:27:36.873Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Coussins remove filter
1083764
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-03-07more like thismore than 2019-03-07
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Yemen: Peace Negotiations more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they have taken, or plan to take, to ensure that the provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, made on 31 October 2000, on the involvement of women in peace negotiations and post-conflict reconstruction are being fully complied with in the Stockholm Agreement process on ending the war in Yemen. more like this
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Baroness Coussins more like this
star this property uin HL14327 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-03-19more like thisremove minimum value filter
star this property answer text <p>The British Government has lobbied the conflict parties for greater inclusion of women in formal peace talks and have raised the importance of doing so. Through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), we support UN Women initiatives, such as the Yemeni Women Pact, to increase women’s participation in and leadership of official peace processes.</p><p>​</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2019-03-19T16:22:20.247Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-19T16:22:20.247Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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3829
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1309903
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-04-16more like thismore than 2021-04-16
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Voluntary Service Overseas: Grants more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the expiry of the bridging grant for Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) on (1) international volunteering, and (2) VSO's, programmes. more like this
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Baroness Coussins more like this
star this property uin HL14991 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-04-29more like thismore than 2021-04-29
star this property answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary has announced that we will provide funding to Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) this year in his statement on ODA allocations to Parliament on 21 April. We have offered VSO funding for the V4D programme for 2021/22.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
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less than 2021-04-29T12:42:41.493Zmore like thismore than 2021-04-29T12:42:41.493Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
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1309902
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-04-16more like thismore than 2021-04-16
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Voluntary Service Overseas: Finance more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government when they expect to make a long-term decision on the funding for Voluntary Service Overseas. more like this
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Baroness Coussins more like this
star this property uin HL14990 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-04-29more like thismore than 2021-04-29
star this property answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary announced that we would provide funding to <strong>Voluntary Service Overseas</strong> (VSO) this year in his statement on ODA allocations to Parliament on 21 April. We have offered VSO funding for the V4D programme until the end of this financial year 2021/22. Officials have also started discussions with VSO on our future relationship.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
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less than 2021-04-29T12:17:42Zmore like thismore than 2021-04-29T12:17:42Z
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4062
star this property label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
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3829
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1252975
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-11-17more like thismore than 2020-11-17
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Visas: Peru more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 16 November (HL Deb, col 1272), when were visa requirements for visitors to the UK from Peru last reviewed; and what criteria will be used to decide whether further review is required. more like this
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Baroness Coussins more like this
star this property uin HL10427 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-11-27more like thismore than 2020-11-27
star this property answer text <p>The UK keeps its visa system under regular review. Decisions on changes are always taken in the round and reflect key facets of the bilateral relationship with the country concerned. These will vary globally, but often include security, compliance, returns, and prosperity.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2020-11-27T11:21:18.08Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-27T11:21:18.08Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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star this property date less than 2023-12-14more like thismore than 2023-12-14
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Visas: Migrant Workers more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether the new immigration salary thresholds announced by the Home Secretary on 4 December will apply to language assistants in schools and universities. more like this
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Baroness Coussins more like this
star this property uin HL1204 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-12-20more like thismore than 2023-12-20
star this property answer text <p>Once the Immigration Rules have been laid in Spring 2024, only those occupations on the Health and Care Visa and on education national payscales will be exempt.</p><p> </p><p>Until then, the current salary thresholds remain in place at the current levels. Those already in the Skilled work route, and applications made before the rules change, will not be subject to the new £38,700 salary threshold when they change employment, extend, or settle.</p><p> </p><p>Full details of transitional provisions will be set out when further policy details will be announced.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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less than 2023-12-20T15:35:57.657Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-20T15:35:57.657Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-10-11more like thismore than 2021-10-11
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Visas: Classroom Assistants more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to speed up the process of visa applications for classroom language assistants. more like this
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Baroness Coussins more like this
star this property uin HL2914 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-10-25more like thismore than 2021-10-25
star this property answer text <p>With the introduction of the Skilled Worker route on 01 December 2020 we suspended the limit on overseas visas to work in the UK, and removed the Resident Labour Market Test. These changes have reduced the length of the process to recruit a worker from overseas by up to eight weeks in comparison to the former Tier 2 (General) route.</p><p>These reforms are part of a wider transformation to make the points-based system streamlined and digital. Enhancements for sponsors, combined with those for applicants, mean a faster end-to-end process from a sponsor getting a licence to an applicant coming to the UK. We have introduced Chip Checker functionality for a fully digital application system for EEA nationals applying through the new points-based system, allowing a fully online application process, reducing the time it takes an applicant to get a decision by up to one week.</p><p>The Home Office published its Sponsorship roadmap in August 2021 outlining its plans to deliver further reforms to the points-based system. These planned changes will make it easier for users to navigate the system and further reduce the processing times for employers to bring someone to the UK to work. Further details on the planned reforms can be found here:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-points-based-immigration-system-sponsorship-roadmap</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2021-10-25T14:15:34.357Zmore like thismore than 2021-10-25T14:15:34.357Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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star this property date less than 2024-01-10more like thismore than 2024-01-10
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Visas: Afghanistan more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether visas for relocation to the UK under (1) the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy, and (2) the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme, include a date of issue. more like this
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Baroness Coussins more like this
star this property uin HL1408 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-01-24more like thismore than 2024-01-24
star this property answer text <p>Vignettes that are issued under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) include a date of issue.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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less than 2024-01-24T12:46:35.927Zmore like thismore than 2024-01-24T12:46:35.927Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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1681364
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2024-01-10more like thismore than 2024-01-10
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Visas: Afghanistan more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the reply by Lord Sharpe of Epsom on 18 December 2023 (HL Deb col 2048), on what date they announced that housing in the UK need not be secured before a visa for relocation to the UK under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy or Afghan citizens resettlement scheme can be issued. more like this
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Baroness Coussins more like this
star this property uin HL1409 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-01-24more like thismore than 2024-01-24
star this property answer text <p>On 8 November 2023, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs gave an oral statement to the House of Commons stating that those eligible under ACRS and ARAP no longer needed to be matched to suitable accommodation prior to their arrival.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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less than 2024-01-24T13:36:14.337Zmore like thismore than 2024-01-24T13:36:14.337Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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star this property date less than 2024-01-24more like thismore than 2024-01-24
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Visas: Afghanistan more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by Lord Sharpe of Epsom on 24 January (HL1408 and HL1409), how many visas for relocation to the United Kingdom have been issued since 8 November 2023 to Afghans eligible under (1) the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy, and (2) the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme. more like this
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Baroness Coussins more like this
star this property uin HL1888 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-07more like thismore than 2024-02-07
star this property answer text <p>The UK has made an ambitious and generous commitment to help at-risk people in Afghanistan and, so far, we have brought around 24,600 people to safety, including thousands of people eligible for our Afghan schemes. We continue to honour our commitments to bring eligible Afghans to the UK.</p><p>The data published within the immigration system statistics release (month ending September 2023, published 23 November 2023) provides a breakdown of arrivals by quarter. The number of individuals resettled under the schemes is as follows: 11,684 individuals under ARAP, 9,699 individuals under ACRS Pathway 1, 70 individuals under ACRS Pathway 2 and 70 individuals under ACRS Pathway 3.</p><p>Afghan operational data is viewable on Gov.UK.</p><p>Afghan operational data is released quarterly with the next publication due around the 22 February 2024.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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less than 2024-02-07T12:17:02.68Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-07T12:17:02.68Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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