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1109707

registered interest
date	04/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Generation Identity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment he has made of whether there are any (a) extremist and (b) terrorist connections on the part of the UK organisation Generation Identity.
tabling member constituency	West Ham
tabling member printed	Lyn Brown
uin	241002
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>The government takes Right Wing extremism and terrorism in the UK seriously. We will continously develop our understanding of the threat so that we can respond to it appropriately. We do not comment on specific assessments.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 08/04/2019 16:30:20 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	1583 label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown

1109753

registered interest
date	04/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Shoplifting: Gillingham and Rainham
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to support convenience retailers in Gillingham and Rainham from shop theft; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	241024
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>All forms of retail crime are unacceptable, and everyone has the right to feel safe at work.</p><p>I chair the National Retail Crime Steering Group (NRCSG) which brings together partners including the police, trade bodies – including the Association of Convenience Stores - and retailers and is overseeing a range of work to tackle retail crime. This includes the collation and dissemination of good practice and developing guidance on the use of Impact Statements for Business, which give victims of business crime the opportunity to set out the impact the crime has had on the business, including, for example, financial loss. The NRCSG also continues to work with retailers to improve the management and response to shop theft using a partnership approach according to local circumstances.</p><p>On 5 April Government launched a call for evidence on violence and abuse towards shop workers to strengthen our understanding of this issue, including how existing legislation is being applied.</p><p>In addition, the Sentencing Council is reviewing its guidelines on assault and a consultation on a revised guideline is anticipated to commence this Summer.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 08/04/2019 16:26:57 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

1109382

registered interest
date	03/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	EU Nationals: Private Rented Housing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he plans guidance for landlords on the implications for right to rent of the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	240647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>The Government’s White Paper on the future skills-based immigration system makes clear that the system of checks undertaken by landlords and employers will not change prior to introduction of the new immigration system.</p><p>On 1 April, guidance for employers was published on Gov.uk <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/employing-eu-eea-and-swiss-citizens-and-their-family-members-after-brexit" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/employing-eu-eea-and-swiss-citizens-and-their-family-members-after-brexit</a> . Updated guidance for landlords will be published shortly.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes grouped question UIN 240648 question first answered 08/04/2019 15:38:07 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1109383

registered interest
date	03/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	EU Nationals: Employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he plans guidance for employers on the implications for the right to work of the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	240648
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>The Government’s White Paper on the future skills-based immigration system makes clear that the system of checks undertaken by landlords and employers will not change prior to introduction of the new immigration system.</p><p>On 1 April, guidance for employers was published on Gov.uk <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/employing-eu-eea-and-swiss-citizens-and-their-family-members-after-brexit" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/employing-eu-eea-and-swiss-citizens-and-their-family-members-after-brexit</a> . Updated guidance for landlords will be published shortly.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes grouped question UIN 240647 question first answered 08/04/2019 15:38:07 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1109413

registered interest
date	03/04/2019
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, what recent assessment his Department has made of the tied visa system and whether it is fit for purpose.
tabling member constituency	Shrewsbury and Atcham
tabling member printed	Daniel Kawczynski
uin	240538
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>As set out in the UK’s Future Skills-Based Immigration System White Paper, published on 19 December, the skilled worker route will continue to require individuals to be sponsored by an employer</p><p>In line with the recommendations made by the Migration Advisory Committee, we will consider how the future system can reduce bureaucracy for employers.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 08/04/2019 16:07:53 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	1566 label Biography information for Daniel Kawczynski

1109439

registered interest
date	03/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Shoplifting: Birmingham Edgbaston
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to support convenience retailers in Birmingham, Edgbaston to prevent shop theft.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
uin	240617
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>I chair the National Retail Crime Steering Group (NRCSG) which brings together partners including the police, trade bodies and retailers and is overseeing a range of work to tackle retail crime. This includes the collation and dissemination of good practice and developing guidance on the use of Impact Statements for Business, which give victims of business crime the opportunity to set out the impact the crime has had on the business, including, for example, financial loss. The NRCSG also continues to work with retailers to improve the management and response to shop theft using a partnership approach.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 08/04/2019 16:25:36 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1109447

registered interest
date	03/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Windrush Compensation Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether people who have applied more than once for citizenship will be refunded fees for all applications through the Windrush compensation scheme.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	240649
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>The Windrush Compensation Scheme rules are available on the government website at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/windrush-compensation." target="_blank">www.gov.uk/windrush-compensation</a></p><p>Annex B of the rules sets out the immigration application fees for which reimbursement may be claimed under the scheme, where an application has been unsuccessful where the applicant was not able to provide sufficient evidence of their lawful status.</p><p>Since it was first published on 3 April, annex B of the rules has been amended to clarify that this category includes an application for British citizenship and an application for a certificate of entitlement to a right of abode.</p><p>Where an individual has made more than one relevant unsuccessful application and they meet the criteria for an award, reimbursement of fees for each application will be considered.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 08/04/2019 15:34:00 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1109448

registered interest
date	03/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Windrush Compensation Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will publish all responses to the Windrush compensation scheme consultation.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	240650
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>The Government’s response to the Windrush compensation scheme consultation is available on the government website at: <br><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/windrush-compensation-scheme" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/consultations/windrush-compensation-scheme</a></p><p>The response document includes a summary and analysis of the 1435 responses to the consultation received from individuals and organisations. Given the nature and number of responses to the consultation, we do not plan to publish all the responses.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 08/04/2019 15:39:37 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1109453

registered interest
date	03/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Windrush Compensation Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how he plans to define serious criminality when determining whether to reduce or withhold an award under the Windrush compensation scheme.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	240651
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>The Windrush Compensation Scheme rules are available on the government website at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/windrush-compensation" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/windrush-compensation</a>.</p><p>Paragraphs 4.5 and 4.6 of the rules set out the provisions around criminality. This provides that the Home Office may reduce or decline to make an award under the scheme to a claimant who has been convicted of an offence in respect of which they have received a sentence of imprisonment of four years or more and their offending was of such a nature that it makes it inappropriate to make an award in whole or in part. This provision does not apply to a conviction and sentence outside of the UK for conduct which on the date of the conviction was not an offence in the UK.</p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 08/04/2019 15:42:22 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1109456

registered interest
date	03/04/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Windrush Compensation Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether each apology issued under the Windrush compensation scheme will be accompanied by a payment.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	240652
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>The Windrush Compensation Scheme rules are available on the government website at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/windrush-compensation." target="_blank">www.gov.uk/windrush-compensation.</a></p><p>Paragraph 3.1 of the rules sets out the circumstances under which an apology will be made under the Windrush compensation scheme. The Home Office will first consider whether a claimant is eligible to claim for, and entitled to receive, an award. All claimants who receive an award of compensation will receive an apology from the Home Office.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North answering member printed Caroline Nokes question first answered 08/04/2019 16:19:24 answering member 4048 label Biography information for Caroline Nokes
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan