All asylum claimants have the opportunity to be legally represented during their asylum claim, and legal aid funding is provided to those who need it.<\/p>
In addition, Migrant Help is funded by the EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and the Home Office to provide independent advice and guidance to assist those considering seeking asylum and those that have claimed asylum to move through and understand the asylum process. Migrant Help also run an asylum helpline and provide advice in a language that the asylum seeker speaks, that is free and accessible to all asylum seekers. This includes support for claimants who are seeking legal advice.<\/p>
All asylum claims lodged in the UK are carefully considered on their individual merits against a background of relevant case law and up to date country information, which covers country specific issues relating to torture, gender based harm, including female genital mutilation (FGM), sexual exploitation, violence in conflict, domestic violence and those subject to violence relating to LGBT persecution. We ensure that claimants are given every opportunity to disclose information relevant to their claim before a decision is taken, even where that information may be sensitive or difficult to disclose.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4311", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Baroness Williams of Trafford"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2018-09-13", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "groupedQuestionUIN" : {"_value" : "HL10209"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2018-09-13T11:16:27.343Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2018-09-10", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Asylum: LGBT+ People"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to ensure that LGBT people seeking asylum, who have experienced torture and forms of violence that may be difficult to disclose, have access to legal representatives who are allowed time and capacity to obtain the requisite evidence.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1660", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Judd"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Judd"} ], "uin" : "HL10208"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/971209", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/971209/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
All asylum claimants have the opportunity to be legally represented during their asylum claim, and legal aid funding is provided to those who need it.<\/p>
In addition, Migrant Help is funded by the EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and the Home Office to provide independent advice and guidance to assist those considering seeking asylum and those that have claimed asylum to move through and understand the asylum process. Migrant Help also run an asylum helpline and provide advice in a language that the asylum seeker speaks, that is free and accessible to all asylum seekers. This includes support for claimants who are seeking legal advice.<\/p>
All asylum claims lodged in the UK are carefully considered on their individual merits against a background of relevant case law and up to date country information, which covers country specific issues relating to torture, gender based harm, including female genital mutilation (FGM), sexual exploitation, violence in conflict, domestic violence and those subject to violence relating to LGBT persecution. We ensure that claimants are given every opportunity to disclose information relevant to their claim before a decision is taken, even where that information may be sensitive or difficult to disclose.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4311", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Baroness Williams of Trafford"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2018-09-13", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "groupedQuestionUIN" : {"_value" : "HL10208"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2018-09-13T11:16:27.437Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2018-09-10", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Asylum: Females"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to ensure that women seeking asylum, who have experienced forms of violence which may be difficult to disclose, have access to legal representatives who are allowed the time and capacity to obtain the requisite evidence.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1660", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Judd"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Judd"} ], "uin" : "HL10209"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/971221", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/971221/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The Home Office is in regular contact with the Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for International Development regarding all aspects of the UK immigration system.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4311", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Baroness Williams of Trafford"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2018-09-13", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2018-09-13T11:15:34.047Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2018-09-10", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Visas: Doctors"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Home Office has received any representations from the (1) Department of Health and Social Care, or (2) Department for International Development, about extending the number of Tier 5 visas available for the Medical Training Initiative.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/2539", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Baroness Northover"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Baroness Northover"} ], "uin" : "HL10219"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/971295", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/971295/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The Home Office does not routinely collect information on the cost of police operations. It is an operational matter for the police to decide the most appropriate arrangements to police visits or events.<\/p>
Any Police and Crime Commissioner facing significant additional costs as a result of unexpected or exceptional events which could threaten their financial stability may apply for additional funding through the Police Special Grant.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1561", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Mr Nick Hurd"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2018-09-13", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2018-09-13T16:12:10.033Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2018-09-10", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "State Visits: USA"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of policing each US Presidential visit since 2000; and if he will make a statement.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/308", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Coventry South"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Mr Jim Cunningham"} ], "uin" : "172419"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/971346", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/971346/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) publishes local government finance annual settlements for all local authorities including fire and rescue authorities. These documents include table showing funding provided to all local authorities in England. These can be found by following the links below.<\/p>
2010-11 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1011/grant.htm<\/a><\/p> 2011-12 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1112/grant.htm<\/a><\/p> 2012-13 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1213/grant.htm<\/a><\/p> 2013-14 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1314/settle.htm<\/a><\/p> 2014-15 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2014-to-2015<\/a><\/p> 2015-16 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2015-to-2016<\/a><\/p> 2016-17 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2016-to-2017<\/a><\/p> 2017-18 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2017-to-2018<\/a><\/p> 2018-19 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2018-to-2019<\/a><\/p> <\/p> The number of firefighters employed by Merseyside Fire and Rescue service from 2010 to 2017 can be found in the link below.<\/p> https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/675778/fire-statistics-data-tables-fire1005.xlsx<\/a><\/p> The number of operational appliances recorded by Merseyside Fire and Rescue service for 2010 to 2017 can be found in the link below.<\/p> https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/696917/fire-statistics-data-tables-fire1101.xlsx<\/a><\/p> The average response time to primary fires in Merseyside in 2009/10 to 2016/17 can be found in the link below.<\/p> https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/675793/fire-statistics-data-tables-fire1403.xlsx<\/a><\/p> <\/p> All local authorities hold a general reserve which provides contingency funding for any unexpected costs. As at March 2017, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority held £31.9 million in reserves (an increase of £14.1m), equivalent to 53.5% of their core spending power. This included £2m in the general reserve.<\/p> Spending Review 2015 provided a firm, four-year settlement to local authorities including fire and rescue authorities, giving greater certainty of funding until the end of 2019/20. Funding information can be found in the link below.<\/p> https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/679611/Core_Spending_Power_Supporting_Information.xlsx<\/a><\/p> Single purpose fire and rescue authorities will receive a 0.3% increase in core spending power over the four years of this spending review. The 2019 Spending Review will set overall local government resourcing from 2020-21.<\/p> .<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the annual budget was in (a) cash and (b) real terms for the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service in each year since 2010.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/971347/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) publishes local government finance annual settlements for all local authorities including fire and rescue authorities. These documents include table showing funding provided to all local authorities in England. These can be found by following the links below.<\/p> 2010-11 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1011/grant.htm<\/a><\/p> 2011-12 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1112/grant.htm<\/a><\/p> 2012-13 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1213/grant.htm<\/a><\/p> 2013-14 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1314/settle.htm<\/a><\/p> 2014-15 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2014-to-2015<\/a><\/p> 2015-16 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2015-to-2016<\/a><\/p> 2016-17 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2016-to-2017<\/a><\/p> 2017-18 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2017-to-2018<\/a><\/p> 2018-19 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2018-to-2019<\/a><\/p> <\/p> The number of firefighters employed by Merseyside Fire and Rescue service from 2010 to 2017 can be found in the link below.<\/p> https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/675778/fire-statistics-data-tables-fire1005.xlsx<\/a><\/p> The number of operational appliances recorded by Merseyside Fire and Rescue service for 2010 to 2017 can be found in the link below.<\/p> https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/696917/fire-statistics-data-tables-fire1101.xlsx<\/a><\/p> The average response time to primary fires in Merseyside in 2009/10 to 2016/17 can be found in the link below.<\/p> https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/675793/fire-statistics-data-tables-fire1403.xlsx<\/a><\/p> All local authorities hold a general reserve which provides contingency funding for any unexpected costs. As at March 2017, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority held £31.9 million in reserves (an increase of £14.1m), equivalent to 53.5% of their core spending power. This included £2m in the general reserve.<\/p> <\/p> Spending Review 2015 provided a firm, four-year settlement to local authorities including fire and rescue authorities, giving greater certainty of funding until the end of 2019/20. Funding information can be found in the link below.<\/p> https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/679611/Core_Spending_Power_Supporting_Information.xlsx<\/a><\/p> Single purpose fire and rescue authorities will receive a 0.3% increase in core spending power over the four years of this spending review. The 2019 Spending Review will set overall local government resourcing from 2020-21.<\/p>"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/971349/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) publishes local government finance annual settlements for all local authorities including fire and rescue authorities. These documents include table showing funding provided to all local authorities in England. These can be found by following the links below.<\/p> 2010-11 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1011/grant.htm<\/a><\/p> 2011-12 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1112/grant.htm<\/a><\/p> 2012-13 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1213/grant.htm<\/a><\/p> 2013-14 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1314/settle.htm<\/a><\/p> 2014-15 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2014-to-2015<\/a><\/p> 2015-16 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2015-to-2016<\/a><\/p> 2016-17 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2016-to-2017<\/a><\/p> 2017-18 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2017-to-2018<\/a><\/p> 2018-19 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2018-to-2019<\/a><\/p> <\/p> The number of firefighters employed by Merseyside Fire and Rescue service from 2010 to 2017 can be found in the link below.<\/p> https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/675778/fire-statistics-data-tables-fire1005.xlsx<\/a><\/p> The number of operational appliances recorded by Merseyside Fire and Rescue service for 2010 to 2017 can be found in the link below.<\/p> https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/696917/fire-statistics-data-tables-fire1101.xlsx<\/a><\/p> The average response time to primary fires in Merseyside in 2009/10 to 2016/17 can be found in the link below.<\/p> https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/675793/fire-statistics-data-tables-fire1403.xlsx<\/a><\/p> All local authorities hold a general reserve which provides contingency funding for any unexpected costs. As at March 2017, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority held £31.9 million in reserves (an increase of £14.1m), equivalent to 53.5% of their core spending power. This included £2m in the general reserve.<\/p> <\/p> Spending Review 2015 provided a firm, four-year settlement to local authorities including fire and rescue authorities, giving greater certainty of funding until the end of 2019/20. Funding information can be found in the link below.<\/p> https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/679611/Core_Spending_Power_Supporting_Information.xlsx<\/a><\/p> Single purpose fire and rescue authorities will receive a 0.3% increase in core spending power over the four years of this spending review. The 2019 Spending Review will set overall local government resourcing from 2020-21.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much funding his Department plans to allocate in (a) cash and (b) real terms to the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service in each of the next five years.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/971350/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) publishes local government finance annual settlements for all local authorities including fire and rescue authorities. These documents include table showing funding provided to all local authorities in England. These can be found by following the links below.<\/p> 2010-11 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1011/grant.htm<\/a><\/p> 2011-12 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1112/grant.htm<\/a><\/p> 2012-13 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1213/grant.htm<\/a><\/p> 2013-14 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140505104649/http://www.local.communities.gov.uk/finance/1314/settle.htm<\/a><\/p> 2014-15 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2014-to-2015<\/a><\/p> 2015-16 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2015-to-2016<\/a><\/p> 2016-17 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2016-to-2017<\/a><\/p> 2017-18 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2017-to-2018<\/a><\/p> 2018-19 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlement-england-2018-to-2019<\/a><\/p> <\/p> The number of firefighters employed by Merseyside Fire and Rescue service from 2010 to 2017 can be found in the link below.<\/p> https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/675778/fire-statistics-data-tables-fire1005.xlsx<\/a><\/p> The number of operational appliances recorded by Merseyside Fire and Rescue service for 2010 to 2017 can be found in the link below.<\/p> https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/696917/fire-statistics-data-tables-fire1101.xlsx<\/a><\/p> The average response time to primary fires in Merseyside in 2009/10 to 2016/17 can be found in the link below.<\/p>