[holding answer 24 March 2014]<\/p>
The findings of the review into new psychoactive substances which I announced on 12 December 2013 are due to be presented to Ministers by the end of Spring 2014.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/28", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Norman Baker"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Lewes"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Norman Baker"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-03-26", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-03-26T12:00:00.00Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-03-19", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "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, when the expert review into psychoactive substances will report.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4243", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dan Jarvis"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Barnsley Central"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Dan Jarvis"} ], "uin" : "192820"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/44104", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/44104/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
Policing and Criminal Justice issues in Northern Ireland are devolved matters. However, the Home Office has regular discussions with the Department of Justice about measures that are in place to tackle racially motivated crimes, including criminal legislation, as part of the United Kingdom's involvement in work to tackle hate crime across the European Union.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/28", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Norman Baker"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Lewes"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Norman Baker"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-03-26", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-03-26T12:00:00.00Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-03-19", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "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 discussions she has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the effects of steps to tackle racially motivated hate crimes.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1388", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Belfast North"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Mr Nigel Dodds"} ], "uin" : "192842"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/44161", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/44161/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
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<\/p>
Academics can use the academic visitor route to carry out unpaid research for
up to 12 months provided they are on sabbatical leave from their overseas
academic institution. Academics can also speak at conferences provided it is a
not for profit venture.
Academics can use the permitted paid engagement visitor route to give paid
lectures for up to 1 month. They must be invited by a UK Higher Education
Institution or a UK research or arts based organisation.
Family members can apply as general visitors, or child visitors in the case
of children under 18 years, to accompany the main visitor to the UK. They
would be allowed to stay in the UK for up to 6 months, or 12 months where they are
accompanying an academic visitor.
Academics who are employed to carry out paid research in the UK can do so under
the Tier 5 Government Authorised Exchange route for up to 24 months. They must
be sponsored by a UK Higher Education Institution. Their dependents can stay
with them and have the right to work.<\/p>
<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/3787", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Taylor of Holbeach"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Lord Taylor of Holbeach"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-03-26", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-03-26T12:00:00.00Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-03-19", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government what visa arrangements are made to allow academics from non-European Union countries who are invited to lecture or take part in research on a short-term basis to enter the United Kingdom; and whether those arrangements apply to their immediate family members.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4151", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Willis of Knaresborough"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Willis of Knaresborough"} ], "uin" : "HL6117"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/44163", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/44163/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>
The information requested on entry clearance applications for adult dependent
relative settlement visas is not available and could only be obtained at
disproportionate cost by the examination of a significant number of individual
case records.
The Home Office publishes quarterly statistics on entry clearance visa
applications and resolutions (issued, refused, withdrawn and lapsed) by
category in table be_01_q (Before Entry tables volume 2) within the
\u2018Immigration Statistics' release. A copy of the latest release, \u2018Immigration
Statistics September \u2013 December 2013' is available from the Library of the
House and from:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office/series/immigration-stati
stics-quarterly-release.
Within the table be_01_q , data relating to adult dependent relatives of a
British Citizen in the UK or a settled person in the UK are included in the
category \u2018Family: Other (for immediate settlement)' but cannot be identified
separately.
The Home Office is reviewing the collection of data relating to adult dependent
relative settlement visas. Data are being developed and, subject to resolving
any data quality/recording issues, it is planned to begin publishing data
specifically relating to adult dependent relative settlement visas later this
year.
A manual review of the available management information to identify adult
dependent relative applications granted in the period from 1 November 2012 to
30 September 2013 indicates that 34 settlement visas were issued in that period
to an adult dependent relative under Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules. This
information is provisional and subject to change. Corresponding information on
applications is not available.<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/3787", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Taylor of Holbeach"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Lord Taylor of Holbeach"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-03-26", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-03-26T12:00:00.00Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-03-19", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government how many applications have been received by United Kingdom entry clearance posts for adult dependant settlement visas from 31 July 2012, to the latest convenient date; and how many such visas were granted over the same period.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1665", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Avebury"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Avebury"} ], "uin" : "HL6119"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/44165", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/44165/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
<\/p>
An announcement on the review of the National Referral Mechanism will be made
shortly.<\/p>
<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/3787", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Taylor of Holbeach"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Lord Taylor of Holbeach"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-03-26", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-03-26T12:00:00.00Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-03-19", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government when they will publish the findings of the review of the National Referral Mechanism; and how civil society groups are being involved in that review.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4308", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "The Lord Bishop of St Albans"} ], "uin" : "HL6121"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/44166", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/44166/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
<\/p>
<\/p>
We expect the Modern Slavery Bill to be introduced to Parliament early in the
fourth session, subject to other Parliamentary business. <\/p>
We will of course give the Joint Committee's report full and careful
consideration when it is published, and will continue to consult with
stakeholders as we consider the Committee's recommendations prior to
introduction of the Bill.<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/3787", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Taylor of Holbeach"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Lord Taylor of Holbeach"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-03-26", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-03-26T12:00:00.00Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-03-19", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government what the timeline will be for giving consideration to the forthcoming report of the Joint Committee on the draft Modern Slavery Bill; and what further consultation will take place before the bill is introduced into Parliament.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4308", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "The Lord Bishop of St Albans"} ], "uin" : "HL6122"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/44194", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/44194/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
<\/p>
<\/p>
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Command of the National
Crime Agency (NCA) is the UK's national law enforcement agency committed to
tackling the sexual abuse of children in both the online and offline
environments - with the principal aim of identifying, locating and safeguarding
children and young people from harm.
Government funding for the CEOP Command of the NCA was £6.381million in
2012/13. The work of the CEOP Command in tackling the proliferation of indecent images of
children is of utmost importance and that is why we have protected its budget.
In addition, every officer in the NCA, which has over 4000 people, has a legal
duty to safeguard children and promote child welfare. The NCA's UK and global
reach is extensive, with officers stationed in over 40 countries overseas to
ensure our international partners are working alongside us to tackle the abuse
of children.
Police forces also investigate online child abuse, safeguard the victims and
prosecute the perpetrators. The resources allocated to this work in each force
is a matter for the Chief Constable and their Police and Crime Commissioner.<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/3787", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Taylor of Holbeach"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Lord Taylor of Holbeach"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-03-26", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-03-26T12:00:00.00Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-03-19", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they consider there to be sufficient resources to tackle online child abuse.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1796", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Taylor of Warwick"} ], "uin" : "HL6150"} ], "itemsPerPage" : 10, "page" : 0, "startIndex" : 1, "totalResults" : 7, "type" : ["http://purl.org/linked-data/api/vocab#ListEndpoint", "http://purl.org/linked-data/api/vocab#Page"]} }