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1139656
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Palestinians: Overseas Aid more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps he is taking to ensure that UK aid to the Occupied Palestinian Territories facilitates peacebuilding with Israel. more like this
tabling member constituency Henley more like this
tabling member printed
John Howell more like this
uin 912000 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>DFID’s people-to-people programme builds support for peace by bringing together Palestinians and Israelis to promote tolerance and work on shared problems.</p><p>So far, over 1,200 young Israelis and Palestinians have taken part in holy site tours aimed at increasing understanding of religious tolerance. Ultimately the only way to achieve peace is through a negotiated two-state solution.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T15:55:13.593Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:55:13.593Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1606
label Biography information for John Howell more like this
1139655
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Internally Displaced People more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What support his Department provides to victims of forced displacement. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk more like this
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 911999 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The UK remains at the forefront of refugee responses globally, providing both immediate lifesaving aid and access to jobs and education.</p><p>We helped develop and agree the new Global Compact on Refugees and have backed the call for a new UN High Level Panel to tackle internal displacement.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T15:54:31.963Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:54:31.963Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
1139654
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Mexico: USA more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the humanitarian situation on the US-Mexico border. more like this
tabling member constituency Warrington South more like this
tabling member printed
Faisal Rashid more like this
uin 911998 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>I share the hon Gentleman’s concerns about the reports of poor conditions and overcrowding in US detention facilities on the border with Mexico.</p><p>I very much welcome the steps already taken by the Administration and Congress to address these issues, including the emergency funding signed off by the President on 1 July.</p><p>These are difficult issues, and the UK has also struggled sometimes to get this right.</p><p>But we very much encourage our US friends to continue to work to improve the conditions in these facilities.</p><p>I have seen the excellent work the US has done around the world to promote human rights, and so it is important that they uphold these standards as they continue to tackle the situation at the US-Mexico border.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
answering member printed Rory Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T16:19:24.373Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T16:19:24.373Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
4670
label Biography information for Faisal Rashid more like this
1139653
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Commonwealth: English Language more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps he is taking to improve English literacy throughout the Commonwealth. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 911995 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>DFID is tackling the learning crisis by supporting children to learn the basics of literacy, including in Commonwealth countries.</p><p>We are investing in English language learning, for example through our new skills hub, which includes Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria.</p><p>We also work directly to boost the quality of teaching in English, for example through the Girls’ Education Challenge.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T15:54:01.79Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:54:01.79Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1139652
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Education more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What progress his Department has made on achieving sustainable development goal 4 on education for children. more like this
tabling member constituency City of Chester more like this
tabling member printed
Christian Matheson more like this
uin 911994 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>We are one of the largest bilateral donors to education globally</p><p><br>Between 2015 and 2019 we supported 14.3 million children to gain a decent education of which at least 5.8m were girls.</p><p>DFID’s focus is on ensuring that children have access to a quality education.</p><p>My ambition is that DFID increases the number of its education specialists in the field to support the major shift required in education systems and teaching to deliver improved learning for children.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
answering member printed Rory Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T15:52:29.533Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:52:29.533Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
4408
label Biography information for Christian Matheson more like this
1139651
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Humanitarian Aid more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent discussions he has had with his (a) European and (b) other international counterparts on the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. more like this
tabling member constituency Warley more like this
tabling member printed
John Spellar more like this
uin 911993 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>The UK regularly discusses the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela in international fora.</p><p>This includes with our European counterparts, as well as during the visits to the UK by the Colombian President Duque and US Secretary of State Pompeo.</p><p>Together with our international partners, we continue to call for unimpeded access for humanitarian aid in to Venezuela.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T15:33:38.983Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:33:38.983Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
318
label Biography information for Lord Spellar more like this
1138851
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-15more like thismore than 2019-07-15
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Prisoners' Release: Children 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 Justice, how many children under the age of 18 have been released from custody without accommodation in the last 12 months. more like this
tabling member constituency Enfield, Southgate more like this
tabling member printed
Bambos Charalambous more like this
uin 277249 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>This information could only be obtained at disproportionate cost, as there would be a need to check individual records of young people released from custody in 2018/19.</p><p> </p><p>The first step to reducing reoffending is making sure everyone leaving prison has access to secure and stable accommodation, and we work closely with local authorities to support offenders with their resettlement on release.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Charnwood more like this
answering member printed Edward Argar more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T17:30:07.31Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T17:30:07.31Z
answering member
4362
label Biography information for Edward Argar more like this
tabling member
4610
label Biography information for Bambos Charalambous more like this
1138710
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-12more like thismore than 2019-07-12
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 UK Visas and Immigration: Staff 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 staff are employed in the processing asylum applications in the UK Visa and Immigration team. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough more like this
tabling member printed
Gill Furniss more like this
uin 276581 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>The number of staff who are employed by UK Visas and Immigration in the processing of asylum applications, is not held in a way that can be easily aggregated. To obtain this information would require detailed reporting against multiple cost centres and could only be obtained at disproportionate costs.</p><p>Decisions on asylum claims are made by decision makers in Asylum Operations. There are recruitment strategies in place to maintain staffing at the required levels to allow us to manage asylum intake and reduce the overall time to make initial asylum decisions.</p><p>All asylum claim lodged in the UK are carefully considered on their individual merits against a background of relevant case law and up to date country information.</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 2019-07-17T15:40:58.407Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:40:58.407Z
answering member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
tabling member
4571
label Biography information for Gill Furniss more like this
1138708
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-12more like thismore than 2019-07-12
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Royal Fleet Auxiliary 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 Defence, how much money the Royal Fleet Auxiliary spent on vessel maintenance in each financial year since 2009-10. more like this
tabling member constituency Llanelli more like this
tabling member printed
Nia Griffith more like this
uin 276529 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction true more like this
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answer text <p>The amounts spent in each financial year on vessel maintenance for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (rounded to the nearest million) are shown in the following table:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Financial Year</p></td><td><p>Total Spend (£ million)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015-16</p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">116</del><ins class="ministerial">74</ins></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016-17</p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">56</del><ins class="ministerial">48</ins></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017-18</p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">96</del><ins class="ministerial">95</ins></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018-19</p></td><td><p>76</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Data for financial years 2009-10 to 2014-15 is no longer held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T15:08:25.597Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:08:25.597Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-07-24T16:02:39.56Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-24T16:02:39.56Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
previous answer version
129491
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
1541
label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith more like this
1138707
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-12more like thismore than 2019-07-12
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Tankers 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 Defence, on what date the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s Tide-Class tankers (a) Tidesurge, (b) Tidespring, (c) Tidewave and (d) Tideforce completed their first Replenishment At Sea exercise. more like this
tabling member constituency Llanelli more like this
tabling member printed
Nia Griffith more like this
uin 276528 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>Each Tide Class tanker conducted their first Replenishment at Sea on the following dates:</p><p>RFA TIDESPRING replenished RFA WAVE KNIGHT on 13 November 2017.</p><p>RFA TIDERACE replenished HMS SOMERSET on 21 July 2018.</p><p>RFA TIDESURGE replenished HMS DEFENDER on 16 February 2019.</p><p>RFA TIDEFORCE replenished RFA FORT VICTORIA on 1-2 May 2019.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T15:12:44.393Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:12:44.393Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
1541
label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith more like this