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1541717

registered interest
date	14/11/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Refugees: Afghanistan
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What progress she has made on implementing the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme.
tabling member constituency	Southampton, Test
tabling member printed	Dr Alan Whitehead
uin	902175
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2022 answer text <p>We are pleased to report all three referral pathways on the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) are now open to receive referrals, to provide a route for resettlement to the UK for at-risk individuals in Afghanistan and the region.</p><p>The ACRS was launched in January, with some of those evacuated under Op PITTING being granted a place.</p><p>We are now receiving referrals from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) of vulnerable refugees who have fled Afghanistan for resettlement to the UK, and are pleased to have welcomed the first families under this Pathway (2) of the ACRS.</p><p>The FCDO launched Pathway 3, which will see eligible British Council and GardaWorld contractors and Chevening alumni considered for resettlement to the UK. The FCDO has begun notifying eligible individuals with advice on the next steps.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 14/11/2022 16:20:49 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	62 label Biography information for Dr Alan Whitehead

1541718

registered interest
date	14/11/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Wind Power: 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 recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the extension of the Offshore wind workers Immigration Rules concession.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull East
tabling member printed	Karl Turner
uin	902177
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2022 answer text <p>The Government regularly reviews all Immigration Rules concessions to evaluate whether they are still needed for the good of the United Kingdom, its businesses and its people.</p><p>Prior to its extension on 1 November, it was agreed that it was in the UK’s best interests to extend the Offshore wind workers concession.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 14/11/2022 16:21:43 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4030 label Biography information for Karl Turner

1541719

registered interest
date	14/11/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Police: Children
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 help tackle the over-policing of children.
tabling member constituency	Battersea
tabling member printed	Marsha De Cordova
uin	902173
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2022 answer text <p>Children are a protected group with specific needs and vulnerabilities and it is essential that police recognise this during any interaction. Specific safeguards exist for children including a statutory requirement to consider their safety and welfare during a search or when making a decision to arrest. It is positive that the number of children arrested has declined significantly over the last 10 years.</p> answering member constituency Derbyshire Dales answering member printed Miss Sarah Dines question first answered 14/11/2022 16:19:14 answering member 4816 label Biography information for Miss Sarah Dines
tabling member	4676 label Biography information for Marsha De Cordova

1541720

registered interest
date	14/11/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Undocumented Migrants: English Channel
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 reduce the number of small boat crossings of the English Channel.
tabling member constituency	Crawley
tabling member printed	Henry Smith
uin	902172
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2022 answer text <p>As we approach the first anniversary of the tragic deaths in the Channel last November, we are more determined than ever to end the vile business model of people smugglers and are working with our international partners to stop people putting their lives at risk through dangerous and illegal journeys.</p><p>Those who travel to the UK by illegal, dangerous and unnecessary methods, including via small boat crossings across the Channel, will be considered for relocation to Rwanda, where they will have their asylum claim processed – they will not return to the UK.</p> answering member constituency Fareham answering member printed Suella Braverman question first answered 14/11/2022 16:18:26 answering member 4475 label Biography information for Suella Braverman
tabling member	3960 label Biography information for Henry Smith

1541721

registered interest
date	14/11/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Migrant Workers: Scotland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential effect of the Government’s immigration policies on (a) Scotland’s population and (b) labour shortages in Scotland.
tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
tabling member printed	Martin Docherty-Hughes
uin	902170
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2022 answer text <p>Our points-based system works for the whole of the UK by welcoming people to fill skills gaps, support our public services and boost our economy.</p><p>Furthermore, the Shortage Occupation List also includes occupations which are in shortage and are specific to Scotland, such as chemical scientists and Gaelic teachers.</p><p>Immigration policy cannot, however, be a complete solution to population movements within the UK or labour shortages. The Scottish Government has levers at its disposal to address these issues more effectively.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 14/11/2022 16:17:15 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes

1540932

registered interest
date	09/11/2022
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Northern Ireland Protocol
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the status of talks with (a) the European Union and (b) political parties in Northern Ireland on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Dame Nia Griffith
uin	902063
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2022 answer text <p>I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues and Northern Ireland political leaders on Northern Ireland matters, including the Protocol.</p><p>The Government is engaging in constructive dialogue with the EU to find solutions to the problems the Protocol is causing. We are also proceeding with legislation that aims to fix these problems in the event we cannot reach a negotiated solution.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris grouped question UIN 902064 question first answered 09/11/2022 17:36:56 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1540933

registered interest
date	09/11/2022
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Northern Ireland Protocol
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with representatives of political parties in Northern Ireland on the progress of negotiations on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	902064
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2022 answer text <p>I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues and Northern Ireland political leaders on Northern Ireland matters, including the Protocol.</p><p>The Government is engaging in constructive dialogue with the EU to find solutions to the problems the Protocol is causing. We are also proceeding with legislation that aims to fix these problems in the event we cannot reach a negotiated solution.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris grouped question UIN 902063 question first answered 09/11/2022 17:36:56 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1540934

registered interest
date	09/11/2022
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Northern Ireland Protocol
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with representatives of (a) EU member states and (b) political parties in Northern Ireland on the potential impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol on the upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly election.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North West
tabling member printed	Carol Monaghan
uin	902066
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2022 answer text <p>I have regular discussions with Northern Ireland political leaders on Northern Ireland matters, including the Protocol and recently met with the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney.</p><p>The people of Northern Ireland need a stable and accountable government as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 09/11/2022 17:35:14 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4443 label Biography information for Carol Monaghan

1540935

registered interest
date	09/11/2022
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Northern Ireland Assembly: Elections
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he plans to hold elections for the Northern Ireland Assembly.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	902067
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2022 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to the Oral Statement I made on this subject earlier today.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 09/11/2022 17:33:31 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1541076

registered interest
date	09/11/2022
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Employment: Fertility
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of (a) workplace rights and (b) support for people undergoing fertility treatment.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	83733
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/11/2022 answer text <p>The Government regularly considers whether the employment rights framework remains fit for purpose. Legislation is not the only way take employment issues forward. We were pleased to note the launch of the “Fertility Workplace Pledge” and encourage employers to sign up.</p> answering member constituency Thirsk and Malton answering member printed Kevin Hollinrake question first answered 18/11/2022 14:04:28 answering member 4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi