https://www.gov.uk/government/publications?departments%5B%5D=department-for-business-innovation-skills&publication_type=transparency-data<\/a><\/p>"}
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The Home Office publishes quarterly data on the number of asylum seekers in Section 95 dispersal accommodation, by local authority. As part of the regional dispersal policy established in 2000, the advisory cluster limits set by the Home Office of 1 asylum seeker for every 200 of the settled population, apply to local authority area only. Data regarding the precise locations of asylum applicants cannot be provided at ward or constituency level as to do so would incur disproportionate costs and be precluded by the provisions of the Data Protection Act, given that individuals could reasonably be identified by such data.<\/p>
In Q3 2015 there were 664 in dispersed accommodation in Wigan (Asylum Vol 4. Table 16q).<\/p>
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immigration-statistics-july-to-september-2015/asylum<\/p>"}
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Home Office officials monitor and conduct regular daily discussions with all COMPASS providers about management and execution of the contract, including the short-term use of contingency accommodation arrangements such as those employed by Serco in Wigan.<\/p>
Home Office officials have been very clear with its providers that all measures to increase procurement of suitable accommodation must be taken to ensure that accommodation consistently matches demand.<\/p>"}
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This question has been passed on to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The FCA will reply to directly to the Honourable member by letter. A copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.<\/p>"}
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This question has been passed on to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The FCA will reply to directly to the Honourable member by letter. A copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.<\/p>"}
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The Government will make an announcement on next steps in due course.<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>"}
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I have had discussions with the Leader of the House on this matter and look forward to this afternoon\u2019s debate.<\/p>
<\/p>"}
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We continuously monitor a range of indicators, including performance figures and passenger satisfaction. Rail use is at its highest level since the 1920s: 1.65 billion passenger journeys were made in Great Britain on franchised passenger trains in 2014-15. The number of journeys made on the rail network has more than doubled since the introduction of the franchise system.<\/p>"}
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We are deeply concerned by the persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan.<\/p>
On 24 February I raised UK concerns about the blasphemy law with a group of visiting Pakistani parliamentarians.<\/p>
The Foreign Secretary also discussed Pakistan\u2019s blasphemy laws with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in November 2014.<\/p>
We will continue to support all efforts in promoting religious tolerance and freedom of speech in Pakistan, and call for perpetrators of human rights abuses to be brought to justice.<\/p>"}
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Ministers have had numerous discussions with sixth form colleges about VAT exemption since May 2010.<\/p>
<\/p>
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<\/p>"}
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