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1537082

registered interest
date	28/10/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Undocumented Migrants: Albania
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department considers Albania to be a safe country for the return of illegal migrants.
tabling member constituency	Haltemprice and Howden
tabling member printed	Mr David Davis
uin	73789
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>Albanian Illegal migrants may claim they require international protection. The Home Office has designated Albania as ‘generally safe’ under Section 94 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. This means that asylum / human rights decision-makers presume an applicant will be safe on return unless the person can show that this does not apply in their particular case.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 02/11/2022 13:19:46 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	373 label Biography information for Sir David Davis

1537083

registered interest
date	28/10/2022
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help ensure that his Department's processes are respectful of the (a) physical and (b) psychological challenges faced by people with disabilities; and what steps he is taking to ensure that those processes do not exacerbate the effect of those challenges for people with disabilities.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	73790
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>It is important that all claimants are able to access our services and that they do not face obstacles in applying for a benefit and in communicating with the department and its providers.</p><p> </p><p>We have a variety of reasonable adjustments to make the claims process and communications easier, where required by customers. Claimants with a severe mental health or behavioural condition, learning disability, developmental disorder, or cognitive problems, who may have difficulty engaging with the claims process, and with no support network in place, can be provided with additional support during the claims process if they need it. This support can include help filling in the form or the questionnaire and additional protections for failing to return the questionnaire or for failing to attend a face-to-face assessment.</p><p> </p><p>With regard to Personal Independence Payments (PIP):</p><p> </p><p>It is important that all of our claimants are able to access our services and that they do not face obstacles in applying and communicating with the Department and its providers. We have a variety of reasonable adjustments to make the claims process and communications easier for some of our most vulnerable customers.</p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>The Video Relay Service for those with a hearing impairment and who use British Sign Language (BSL).</li><li>Relay UK which provides a service if a claimant cannot hear or speak on the telephone.</li><li>Dial-in for a third party on phone calls.</li><li>A digital PIP2 and evidence upload function, making the form more accessible for those using accessibility software, and making it possible to claim for PIP without leaving the home, for those shielding or with mobility issues.</li><li>Email as a reasonable adjustment.</li><li>Home visits from the DWP Visiting Service, including a sign language interpreter to be present if one is needed.</li><li>Rewording of the PIP2 questionnaire to improve clarity on how the activities apply to cognitive and mental health conditions.</li><li>Telephone and video assessments in addition to paper-based and face-to-face assessments.</li><li>Recording of telephone assessments and extending that to video assessments.</li></ul> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 02/11/2022 14:22:48 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1537086

registered interest
date	28/10/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Undocumented Migrants: Albania
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions her Department has had with its French counterparts on the increasing number of Albanian migrants crossing the Channel.
tabling member constituency	Haltemprice and Howden
tabling member printed	Mr David Davis
uin	73793
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>The UK maintains regular contact with the Government of France on our joint cooperation to tackle illegal migration in order to respond effectively to new and emerging migration challenges including the concerning increase in Albanian nationals arriving by small boat.</p><p> </p><p>The UK is also working in tandem with the Government of Albania to urgently implement new measures to address the current crisis and also longer-term drivers.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed to engaging with international partners on a ‘whole of route’ approach to addressing the challenges of, and risks posed by, irregular migration.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 02/11/2022 13:18:19 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	373 label Biography information for Sir David Davis

1537093

registered interest
date	28/10/2022
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Cystic Fibrosis: Clinical Psychologists and Social Workers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of (a) paediatric cystic fibrosis centres and (b) adult cystic fibrosis centres in England had a (i) social worker and (ii) clinical psychologist vacancy for more than six months, for each year since 2015.
tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
uin	73799
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>The information requested is not held centrally.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 02/11/2022 11:41:11 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

1537094

registered interest
date	28/10/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Travel Requirements: Hong Kong
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will take steps to issue travel documents to Hong Kong residents who were born after 1997 and hold a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport so they do not have to step onto Chinese consulate grounds to renew their documentation.
tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
uin	73800
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>The Home Office does not have plans to issue travel documents to children of parents on the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) route or to Hong Kong residents born after 1997 who hold a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport.</p><p>Individuals arriving in the UK must produce a valid passport with a photograph or some other document which satisfactorily establishes their identity and nationality, if required to do so by a Border Force officer. Individuals who wish to travel outside the UK will need to comply with the entry requirements of the country they wish to enter, which may require a valid travel document to establish their identity and nationality.</p><p>It remains the case that those who hold a HKSAR passport and wish to travel to or from the UK will need to renew that passport or arrange for alternative documentation. The UK cannot assist with the renewal of passports of other nationalities.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick grouped question UIN 73801 question first answered 02/11/2022 13:21:39 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

1537095

registered interest
date	28/10/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Travel Requirements: Hong Kong
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will take steps to issue travel documents to children born to parents on a British National Overseas visa in the UK so that they do not have to enter Chinese consulate grounds.
tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
uin	73801
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>The Home Office does not have plans to issue travel documents to children of parents on the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) route or to Hong Kong residents born after 1997 who hold a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport.</p><p>Individuals arriving in the UK must produce a valid passport with a photograph or some other document which satisfactorily establishes their identity and nationality, if required to do so by a Border Force officer. Individuals who wish to travel outside the UK will need to comply with the entry requirements of the country they wish to enter, which may require a valid travel document to establish their identity and nationality.</p><p>It remains the case that those who hold a HKSAR passport and wish to travel to or from the UK will need to renew that passport or arrange for alternative documentation. The UK cannot assist with the renewal of passports of other nationalities.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick grouped question UIN 73800 question first answered 02/11/2022 13:21:39 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

1537099

registered interest
date	28/10/2022
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Monkeypox: Vaccination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 27 October 2022 to Question 63980 on Monkeypox: Vaccination, whether her Department has put in place contingency measures for an increase in monkeypox cases.
tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
uin	73802
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>The United Kingdom has purchased more than 150,000 vaccine doses during the monkeypox outbreak. We are prioritising vaccine stock where possible for second doses for those at highest risk to maximise protection and interrupt transmission. Regular surveillance and stakeholder engagement continues to ensure we are prepared in the event of any increase in cases.</p> answering member constituency Harborough answering member printed Neil O'Brien question first answered 02/11/2022 11:33:24 answering member 4679 label Biography information for Neil O'Brien
tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

1537108

registered interest
date	28/10/2022
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Medical Examinations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will take steps to employ clinical specialists to assess people with (a) neurological conditions and (b) other complex conditions to make social security assessments.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	73857
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>The Work Capability Assessment (WCA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments are functional assessments which consider the effects of a health condition or impairment on a person’s functional ability, rather than focusing solely on the health condition or impairment itself.</p><p> </p><p>The department does not believe it is necessary for the provider to employ health professionals (HPs) who are specialists in the specific conditions or impairments of the individuals they are assessing. Instead, assessment providers are required to ensure that all WCA and PIP HPs are trained to become experts in disability analysis, with knowledge of the clinical aspects and overall functional effects of a wide range of health conditions and impairments. Additionally, HPs complete training on neurological and complex conditions and have access to a range of resources to research any conditions presented.</p><p> </p><p>The department is committed to improving its services and works continuously with providers to improve the assessment process. The ‘Shaping future support: the health and disability green paper,’ explored how the welfare system can better meet the needs of claimants now and in the future. We are considering all the responses to the green paper proposals and what future policy changes might look like. These will be set out in the white paper in the coming months.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 02/11/2022 14:15:17 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1537110

registered interest
date	28/10/2022
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Employment: Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help enable disabled people with fluctuating medical conditions to find suitable work which matches their skills and offers flexible work arrangements in line with their personal circumstances.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	73858
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>A range of Government initiatives are supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, including fluctuating medical conditions, to start, stay and succeed in work.</p><p> </p><p>These include: increasing Work Coach support nationally for people with health conditions receiving Universal Credit or Employment Support Allowance; Disability Employment Advisers in Jobcentres offering advice and expertise on how to help disabled people into work; the Work and Health Programme and Intensive Personalised Employment Support, providing tailored and personalised support for participants; Access to Work; Disability Confident; and support in partnership with the health system, including Employment Advice in NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapy services<em>.</em></p><p> </p><p>We are spending £1.3bn in employment support for disabled people and people with health conditions over the next three years.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the benefits of flexible working arrangements and is committed to supporting all individuals and businesses to work flexibly.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2014, all employees with 26 weeks’ continuous service have the statutory right to request a change to the hours, timing, or location of their work. The framework is clear that a request to work flexibly can only be rejected where there are sound business reasons for doing so – and those business reasons are set out in law.</p><p> </p><p>Last year, the Government took forward a manifesto commitment to consult on making changes to the right to request flexible working a ‘day one’ right and whether the business reasons for refusing requests remain valid. The Government response will be published in due course.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 02/11/2022 14:42:23 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1537127

registered interest
date	28/10/2022
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Social Security Benefits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent steps his Department has taken to help ensure that people with a deteriorating condition (a) have the right level of social security support and (b) do not experience delays for the (i) assessment and (ii) processing of their claims.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	73863
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>The department is committed to assessing people as quickly as possible, in order that they receive the benefit and support they are entitled to in a timely manner.</p><p>With all of our disability benefits, Personal Independence Payment, Employment Support Allowance and Industrial Injuries Disability Benefits, where a claimants’ needs arising from a long-term health condition or disability have changed, they should report that change to the department. Once a change in circumstances has been reported, we will always review their existing award to see whether a change is required to their award to reflect their current needs.</p><p>We work continuously with providers to drive improvements to overall processing times. As part of the department’s response to the pandemic we introduced telephone and video assessments, and they continue to be delivered alongside face-to-face and paper-based assessments.</p><p>The department is always looking at ways to improve the assessment process and continues to work with all the assessment providers to maximise the number of assessments completed.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 02/11/2022 14:30:47 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell