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1108926

registered interest
date	02/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Press Freedom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What diplomatic steps he is taking to help protect the rights and freedoms of journalists throughout the world.
tabling member constituency	Maldon
tabling member printed	Mr John Whittingdale
uin	910180
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/04/2019 answer text <p>The UK is committed to the protection of journalists. We have launched a campaign to shine a global spotlight on the subject of media freedom and increase the costs to those who abuse it. This includes liaising with multilateral, bilateral and civil society partners to explore the effectiveness of the protection mechanisms and funds that already exist, and consider where we can best add value.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 02/04/2019 14:34:45 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale

1108927

registered interest
date	02/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Sudan: Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What diplomatic steps he is taking to respond to human rights concerns in Sudan.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	910183
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/04/2019 answer text <p>We regularly discuss our concerns about the human rights situation with the Government of Sudan. I and others have raised directly with the Sudanese Foreign Minister our serious concerns at the government’s unacceptable response to the on-going protests.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 02/04/2019 15:56:29 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1108928

registered interest
date	02/04/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Cyprus: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions he has had with international partners on delivering a negotiated settlement to reunite Cyprus.
tabling member constituency	Chipping Barnet
tabling member printed	Theresa Villiers
uin	910184
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/04/2019 answer text <p>The UK strongly supports a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus issue, based on the internationally accepted model of a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation. Both I and my Rt Hon Friend the Foreign Secretary support consultations through our continued dialogue with the parties and the UN. We encourage all sides to work towards a resumption of talks and stand ready to discuss how we can support progress.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 02/04/2019 14:00:27 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers

1108993

registered interest
date	02/04/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Department for Transport: Written Questions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to respond to Question 210578 on Cycling: Safety tabled on 21 January 2019 by the hon. Member for Southampton Itchen.
tabling member constituency	Southampton, Itchen
tabling member printed	Royston Smith
uin	240040
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/04/2019 answer text <p>I apologise that due to an administrative error, this question was not answered. This has now been rectified.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 04/04/2019 11:25:37 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4478 label Biography information for Royston Smith

1109200

registered interest
date	02/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he has made an estimate of the average salary of a person who has been granted a Tier 5 Exceptional Talent visa.
tabling member constituency	Windsor
tabling member printed	Adam Afriyie
uin	239922
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/04/2019 answer text <p>The Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) route is designed for internationally recognised leaders and promising future leaders in the digital technology, science and research, arts, humanities and culture sectors. There is no minimum salary requirement for applying for a visa on this route and the Home Office does not collect salary data.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 05/04/2019 12:15:06 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	1586 label Biography information for Adam Afriyie

1108599

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration: Families
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment his Department has made of the effect on low-paid workers of the minimum income requirements for non-EEA residents to bring family members to the UK.
tabling member constituency	Bath
tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
uin	910144
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/04/2019 answer text <p>The level of the minimum income threshold was set after considering advice from the independent Migration Advisory Committee. The Supreme Court has endorsed the lawfulness of this approach and agrees that the minimum income requirement strikes a fair balance between the interests of UK citizens wishing to sponsor a non-EEA spouse and of the community in general.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 01/04/2019 15:53:49 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1108600

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Slavery
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to tackle modern slavery.
tabling member constituency	Brentwood and Ongar
tabling member printed	Alex Burghart
uin	910145
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/04/2019 answer text <p>This Government is committed to ending modern slavery in the UK and abroad.</p><p>We’re transforming the law enforcement response, seeing more police operations than ever before; overhauling support for victims; and working with businesses to eradicate forced labour from our supply chains.</p><p>To ensure our response remains world-leading, we have commissioned an independent review of our Modern Slavery Act.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 01/04/2019 15:57:04 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4613 label Biography information for Alex Burghart

1108601

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Theft
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent steps he has taken to assist victims of motor vehicle theft.
tabling member constituency	Chelsea and Fulham
tabling member printed	Greg Hands
uin	910146
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/04/2019 answer text <p>We recognise the distressing and disruptive impact vehicle theft can have on victims, and we are determined to ensure we do all we can to prevent these crimes.</p><p>In January, I chaired the first meeting of a new Vehicle Theft Taskforce which brings together industry, the police, and others to help ensure the response is as robust as it can be.</p> answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd question first answered 01/04/2019 15:59:11 answering member 1561 label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd
tabling member	1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands

1108602

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Domestic Abuse
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to tackle domestic abuse.
tabling member constituency	Torbay
tabling member printed	Kevin Foster
uin	910148
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/04/2019 answer text <p>This Government is committed to transforming the response to domestic abuse.</p><p>On 21 January 2019, we published a landmark draft Domestic Abuse Bill alongside a wide-ranging package of measures to protect and support victims.</p><p>We have also recently refreshed our Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and published a position paper on Male Victims, demonstrating our commitment to tackle all forms of abuse.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 01/04/2019 16:00:13 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster

1108603

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Cybercrime
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps he is taking to ensure that tech companies tackle serious crimes perpetrated on their platforms.
tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
tabling member printed	Paul Masterton
uin	910149
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/04/2019 answer text <p>Tackling serious crime online is one of our highest priorities. We are increasing our investment in law enforcement and will set out plans to legislate in the Online Harms White Paper.</p><p>The Online Harms White Paper will set clear responsibilities for tech companies to keep UK citizens safe online and counter online harms including serious online crime.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 01/04/2019 16:02:44 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	4625 label Biography information for Paul Masterton