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1250354

registered interest
date	10/11/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Migrant Workers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department plans to take to ensure the independence and effectiveness of the proposed Migrants' Commissioner role.
tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
uin	113560
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2020 answer text <p>The Home Office is committed to listening to the voices of migrant communities. Transparency and independence will remain at the heart of the Home Office’s approach to implementing the Windrush Lessons Learned Review recommendations.</p><p>As outlined in the Comprehensive Improvement Plan on 30 September 2020, the Home Office will be consulting with the Windrush Cross-Government Working Group to implement the Migrants’ Commissioner role. The Windrush Cross Government Working Group brings together key stakeholders and community leaders with representatives from a number of government departments, to support the delivery of solutions for the Windrush generation.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 16/11/2020 17:55:26 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

1250369

registered interest
date	10/11/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Migrants: Coronavirus
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 her Department has made of the adequacy of Government support for people with No Recourse to Public Funds conditions.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	113668
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2020 answer text <p>Many of the wide-ranging COVID-19 measures the Government has put in place are available to migrants with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and have been recently extended.</p><p> </p><p>The assistance being given under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self-employed Income Support Scheme are not classed as public funds and are available to all those who are legally working or self-employed respectively, including those with NRPF status. Both these schemes have been extended until spring 2021.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has continued to keep the situation under review and has introduced further measures as required, such as the Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme in England. This provides a £500 payment to those who have been told to stay at home and self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace. Support is also available for those who do not meet the criteria of the scheme, in the form of a £500 discretionary payment, paid by local authorities. This payment is available to those with NRPF, who meet any additional criteria set by the local authority. Further information on this scheme and discretionary payment can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/test-and-trace-support-payment-scheme-claiming-financial-support/claiming-financial-support-under-the-test-and-trace-support-payment-scheme" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/test-and-trace-support-payment-scheme-claiming-financial-support/claiming-financial-support-under-the-test-and-trace-support-payment-scheme</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Individuals whose lawful basis of stay in the UK is based on their family life or human rights can apply to have the NRPF condition lifted by making a ‘change of conditions’ application if they are destitute or at risk of destitution, if the welfare of their child is at risk due to their low income, or where there are other exceptional financial circumstances.</p><p> </p><p>Since the onset of the pandemic, we have continued to assess and prioritise NRPF ‘change of conditions’ applications and deal with them compassionately. To support the swifter processing of applications, we have introduced evidential flexibility so that caseworkers can make a decision without requiring every piece of information. Data published in July shows the average time taken to make a decision on cases is 30 days despite a large increase in applications in quarter 2 of 2020. Of the decisions taken in the same period, 89% were granted. More information can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/no-recourse-to-public-funds-applications-to-change-conditions-of-leave-july-2020" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/no-recourse-to-public-funds-applications-to-change-conditions-of-leave-july-2020</a></p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 25/11/2020 14:40:06 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1250370

registered interest
date	10/11/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Refugees: National Insurance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data her Department holds on the number of people with refugee status unable to work as a result of delays in accessing National Insurance numbers.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	113669
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2020 answer text <p>The Home Office does not hold the required data in a way that would allow it to provide an accurate assessment of the number of people with refugee status unable to work as a result of delays in accessing National Insurance Numbers (NINo). Finding the requested information would be likely to breach the disproportionate cost threshold.</p><p>In January 2018 we introduced an aligned BRP and NINo process for people recognised as refugees. We now obtain the NINo directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for inclusion on the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP). This means that the migrant does not need to make a separate application to DWP for a NINo.</p><p>Using this process we have issued nearly 60,000 BRPs to refugees. We have also introduced a number of checks into the BRP NINo alignment process to mitigate any delays that may arise in obtaining the NINo or printing the BRP.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 25/11/2020 14:29:39 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1249404

registered interest
date	09/11/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment she has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on the application process for visa extensions.
tabling member constituency	Brentford and Isleworth
tabling member printed	Ruth Cadbury
uin	908413
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2020 answer text <p>The global travel and health restrictions in the first lockdown impacted our application processes, especially the temporary closure of our biometric collection centres in the UK.</p><p>Subsequently, biometric capture services reopened in a phased and socially-distanced way and alongside this UKVI began reusing existing fingerprint biometrics for individuals where possible.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 09/11/2020 16:15:14 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4389 label Biography information for Ruth Cadbury

1249405

registered interest
date	09/11/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Greater Manchester Police: ICT
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of Greater Manchester Police's Integrated Operational Policing System.
tabling member constituency	Blackley and Broughton
tabling member printed	Graham Stringer
uin	908415
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2020 answer text <p>We are concerned about the issue in Manchester and are keen for Greater Manchester Police to resume publishing and sharing crime data in full as soon as possible.</p><p>It is the responsibility of the Labour Mayor, Andy Burnham to hold the Chief Constable and force to account and he is democratically accountable to the public for this.</p><p>An initial HMICFRS report made recommendations which the force responded to. We await the findings of the latest HMICFRS inspections to assess GMP’s progress.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 09/11/2020 16:17:10 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	449 label Biography information for Graham Stringer

1249406

registered interest
date	09/11/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Slavery: Victims
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps she is taking to (a) protect and (b) support victims of modern slavery.
tabling member constituency	Swansea East
tabling member printed	Carolyn Harris
uin	908419
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2020 answer text <p>The UK is a world-leader in the fight against modern slavery.</p><p>We have lifted thousands of modern slavery victims out of situations of exploitation and supported them to rebuild their lives.</p><p>The 2020 UK Annual Report on Modern Slavery, published last month, sets out actions taken in the UK to tackle modern slavery, including:</p><p>- Publishing the statutory guidance for the identification and support for victims;</p><p>- Introduced innovative methods of support during the pandemic;</p><p>- Published the world’s first government modern slavery statement covering the government’s supply chains.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 09/11/2020 16:20:44 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4480 label Biography information for Carolyn Harris

1249407

registered interest
date	09/11/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Ministers of Religion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent discussions she has had with representatives of the Catholic Church on visas for religious workers.
tabling member constituency	Wythenshawe and Sale East
tabling member printed	Mike Kane
uin	908420
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2020 answer text <p>This Government recognises the importance of faith across our communities in the UK and we welcome members of religious institutions from around the world.</p><p>I met with representatives of the Catholic Church in July and confirmed that the existing dedicated arrangements for Ministers of Religion and Religious Workers will continue in the future immigration system.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 09/11/2020 16:23:08 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4316 label Biography information for Mike Kane

1249408

registered interest
date	09/11/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Mining: Industrial Disputes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing an independent inquiry into the policing of the miners' strike in 1984-85.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	908433
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2020 answer text <p>There are no plans to undertake an assessment of the potential merits of establishing an independent inquiry into the policing of the miners’ strike in 1984-85 in England and Wales.</p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 09/11/2020 16:27:02 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

1249452

registered interest
date	09/11/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Domestic Abuse: Males
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to support male victims of domestic abuse.
tabling member constituency	Ynys Môn
tabling member printed	Virginia Crosbie
uin	113269
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2020 answer text <p>The Home Office is undertaking ambitious work to support all victims of Domestic Abuse, including male victims.</p><p>Since 2017/18 the Home Office has provided funding of £160,000 per year to the Men’s Advice Line run by Respect which supports and advises male victims of domestic abuse. Additional funding of £151,000 was provided to further bolster the helpline earlier this year from the funding announced by the Home Secretary on April 11 in response to COVID-19 pressures.</p><p> </p><p>In March 2019 the Home Office published the Male Victims Position Statement which sets out 12 specific commitments to better enable male victims and survivors to come forward and receive necessary support, and to tackle offenders. A copy of the statement can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-unveils-commitments-to-tackle-abuse-against-men</p><p> </p><p>More widely the Government announced £76 million for charities supporting victims of domestic and sexual abuse, amongst others.</p><p> </p><p>Specific advice has been published on gov.uk for domestic abuse victims during COVID-19 directing them to a range of specialist organisations including those supporting male victims. The information also makes clear that stay at home orders do not apply where any victim needs to leave home to seek help if they are in danger of domestic abuse.</p><p> </p><p>In April the Home Secretary launched a domestic abuse campaign, #YouAreNotAlone, to raise general awareness of domestic abuse during COVID-19 and signpost the support and advice available.</p><p> </p><p>Our landmark Domestic Abuse Bill will help all victims to have the confidence to report their experiences, knowing they will be properly supported, and perpetrators brought to justice.</p><p> </p><p>In the meantime, we are continuing to work closely with domestic abuse organisations, including male victim organisations, to assess ongoing trends and needs and to help support them through the period of new measures, building on the progress to date.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 12/11/2020 15:19:21 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	4859 label Biography information for Virginia Crosbie

1249480

registered interest
date	09/11/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Members: Correspondence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to respond to the letter from the hon. Member for Greenwich and Woolwich of 14 August 2020 regarding his constituent’s Windrush compensation scheme offer.
tabling member constituency	Greenwich and Woolwich
tabling member printed	Matthew Pennycook
uin	113172
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2020 answer text <p>I apologise for the delay in responding to the Hon. Member’s correspondence. The response was sent on 10 November 2020.</p> answering member constituency Witham answering member printed Priti Patel question first answered 12/11/2020 15:56:55 answering member 4066 label Biography information for Priti Patel
tabling member	4520 label Biography information for Matthew Pennycook