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1611814

registered interest
date	18/04/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Afghanistan: Refugees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many (a) principles and (b) dependents with confirmed eligibility for relocation to the UK from the (i) Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy and (ii) Afghan Citizen Resettlement Scheme are currently housed in hotel accommodation in (A) Pakistan and (B) other third countries.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	181358
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2023 answer text <p>As of 17 April there were approximately 218 principals and 968 dependents in UK-funded accommodation in Pakistan and other third countries assessed eligible under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Scheme, and 74 principals and 230 dependents assessed eligible under the Afghan Citizen Resettlement Scheme. The Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration process cases to confirm eligibility to relocate to the UK.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 26/04/2023 11:04:14 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1611820

registered interest
date	18/04/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Research: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Integrated Review, published in March 2021, whether it remains the Government's policy to spend 2.4 per cent of GDP on R&D by 2027.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	181364
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2023 answer text <p>In the 2017 Industrial Strategy, the Government committed to increasing UK economy-wide investment in Research and Development (R&amp;D) to 2.4% of GDP by 2027. Last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) updated its R&amp;D data methodology to better represent R&amp;D performed in small businesses and higher education institutions throughout the UK. The updated figures suggest that the UK’s total investment in R&amp;D reached 2.6-2.7% of GDP in 2019 and 2.9-3% in 2020, exceeding our “2.4% by 2027” target.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is now taking time to consider a range of options.</p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 26/04/2023 15:09:55 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1608119

registered interest
date	28/03/2023
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	Universal Credit: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 14 December 2022 to Question 104134 on Universal Credit: Armed Forces, how many Universal Credit claimants have been identified as (a) serving and (b) having served in the armed forces for the assessment periods ending on 1 March 2023.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	175486
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2023 answer text <p>The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) started collecting data on the Armed Forces status of Universal Credit (UC) claimants in Great Britain (GB) in April 2021. At first only new claimants were asked about their Armed Forces status. From June 2021 onwards, other UC claimants reporting changes in their work and earnings have also been able to report their status. From July 2021 onwards, UC agents have also been able to record claimants’ Armed Forces status if they are told about this via other means such as journal messages, face-to-face meetings or by telephone.</p><p> </p><p>Data coverage continues to improve over time and by February 2023 data was held on the armed forces status of approximately 61% of the GB UC caseload (see table below). It should be noted that Armed forces status is self-reported by claimants and is not verified by the Ministry of Defence or Office for Veterans’ Affairs. A claimant’s status can be recorded as “currently serving”, “served in the past”, “not served” or “prefer not to say”. Data is not collected on the specific branch of the Armed Forces that claimants are serving in or have served in in the past.</p><p> </p><p>Data is not held on the total number of UC claimants who are currently serving in the Armed Forces or who have served in the past, but data is held on those who have identified themselves so far.</p><p> </p><p>The way the data is collected means the claimants for whom an Armed Forces status is recorded are not representative of the UC caseload as a whole. This means it is not yet possible to produce reliable estimates of the overall number or proportion of UC claimants who are currently serving in the Armed Forces or who have served in the past.</p><p> </p><p>Increases in the numbers of claimants with a recorded status of “currently serving” or “served in the past” do not necessarily mean the overall numbers of claimants who are currently serving or have served in the past have increased and may reflect increases in the number of claimants for whom data is held as data coverage improves over time.</p><p> </p><p>The table below shows how the proportion of the GB UC caseload with a recorded Armed Forces status has changed over time. It also shows how many claimants on the caseload had a recorded status of each type.</p><p> </p><p>GB UC caseload by recorded Armed Forces status</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>UC caseload month</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Proportion of caseload with a recorded status</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Currently serving</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Served in the past</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Not served</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Prefer not to say</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>No recorded status</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>July 2022</p></td><td><p>51%</p></td><td><p>3,000</p></td><td><p>38,600</p></td><td><p>2,804,200</p></td><td><p>21,000</p></td><td><p>2,753,300</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>August 2022</p></td><td><p>53%</p></td><td><p>3,200</p></td><td><p>40,100</p></td><td><p>2,912,500</p></td><td><p>21,800</p></td><td><p>2,683,400</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>September 2022</p></td><td><p>54%</p></td><td><p>3,200</p></td><td><p>41,400</p></td><td><p>3,002,500</p></td><td><p>22,400</p></td><td><p>2,614,700</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>October 2022</p></td><td><p>56%</p></td><td><p>3,300</p></td><td><p>42,800</p></td><td><p>3,131,700</p></td><td><p>23,400</p></td><td><p>2,530,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>November 2022</p></td><td><p>57%</p></td><td><p>3,300</p></td><td><p>44,000</p></td><td><p>3,218,300</p></td><td><p>24,000</p></td><td><p>2,467,100</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>December 2022</p></td><td><p>58%</p></td><td><p>3,400</p></td><td><p>45,100</p></td><td><p>3,299,400</p></td><td><p>24,600</p></td><td><p>2,407,600</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>January 2023</p></td><td><p>59%</p></td><td><p>3,500</p></td><td><p>46,200</p></td><td><p>3,375,000</p></td><td><p>25,400</p></td><td><p>2,349,700</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>February 2023 (provisional)</p></td><td><p>61%</p></td><td><p>3,600</p></td><td><p>48,300</p></td><td><p>3,508,300</p></td><td><p>26,500</p></td><td><p>2,306,900</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><strong>Notes: </strong></p><p>1. Data is not collected on the Armed Forces status of UC claimants in Northern Ireland. The figures provided only relate to Great Britain.</p><p>2. Percentages are rounded to the nearest percent and numbers are rounded to the nearest hundred.</p><p>3. Figures may be subject to retrospective changes as more up-to-date data becomes available or if methodological improvements are made. Figures relating to February 2023 are provisional and may be subject to revision.</p><p>4. Due to methodological improvements, these figures are based on the Official Statistics UC caseload definition. Some previous figures have used an alternative caseload definition based on assessment period end dates.</p><p>5. Further information on the caseload definition used for the UC official statistics can be found on Stat-Xplore: <a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/</a></p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 17/04/2023 13:28:30 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1602922

registered interest
date	09/03/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Afghanistan: Refugees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) (a) principals and (b) dependents are currently being housed in bridging hotels following their relocation to the UK under that scheme.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	162117
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2023 answer text <p>The Government continues to work at pace, in collaboration with over 350 local authorities across the UK, to meet the demand for housing. Alongside this, we are reaching out to landlords, developers, and the wider private rented sector to encourage further offers of properties.</p><p>All those resettling under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) or Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), have recourse to public funds and the right to work and study.</p><p> </p><p>We are working intensely across government, and in partnership with c.350 local authorities across the country to both bring down the number of people in bridging hotels and move families into more sustainable accommodation as quickly as possible so they can put down permanent roots. Local authorities currently receive integration tariff funding of £20,520 per person, over three years, for each Afghan family they resettle and provide full integration support to for this duration.</p><p> </p><p>The UK is currently experiencing a shortage of local housing accommodation for all, and we acknowledge that sourcing appropriate accommodation for Afghan families can be a complex process due to the diverse needs of those we are supporting. However, this government will remain committed to ensuring each and every Afghan family resettling in the UK has a permanent home. Whilst hotels do not provide a long-term solution, they do offer safe, secure and clean accommodation.</p><p> </p><p>Statistics on individuals resettled or relocated under the Afghan schemes is available in the <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fstatistics%2Fimmigration-system-statistics-year-ending-december-2022&amp;data=05%7C01%7CMohammadNauman.Malik%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C417b3dbc45594d55446008db216b2110%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638140516212071225%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qO1xgmbRn9HK2XrnJgP0J5BdlI9%2Fgn0goz4K8dkUz94%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Immigration System Statistics, year ending December 2022</a> release.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 14/03/2023 17:50:22 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1567690

registered interest
date	17/01/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Artillery: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his oral statement of 16 January 2023 on Ukraine: Update, Official Report, column 36, in what year he plans to deliver the mobile fires programme.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	125251
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/01/2023 answer text <p>The Mobile Fires Platform project is currently in the latter stages of the Concept Phase and has conducted significant operational analysis and market engagement to identify and assess viable investment options against the endorsed Army/MoD requirement.</p><p> </p><p>In line with the Defence Secretary's announcement to the House on 16 January, the Mobile Fires Programme will be accelerated for delivery within this decade.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 20/01/2023 11:07:33 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1566453

registered interest
date	12/01/2023
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Defence: Public Appointments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister has appointed a Defence Industrial Adviser.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	122052
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/01/2023 answer text <p>The Defence Industrial Adviser was a temporary role appointed in September 2022 which came to an end in December last year, and which was created under the previous administration. As planned, the responsibilities have reverted back to the previous office holders.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer question first answered 20/01/2023 11:07:35 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1549464

registered interest
date	07/12/2022
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Russia: Defence Equipment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what estimate she has made of when the inquiry into whether UK components have been used in Russian weapons systems in Ukraine will conclude; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	105237
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2022 answer text <p>I would like to clarify that there is no formal inquiry underway, contrary to press reports.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has reviewed the reports about UK components being recovered from Russian military equipment. It is likely that some Russian military equipment contains sub-components, some of which are dual-use and are not controlled, obtained from a range of countries, including the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The UK, in coordination with allies, has introduced several packages of hard-hitting sanctions that prohibit the supply of a wide range of goods and services, including components that could be utilised in Russian military equipment. This information is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance/russia-sanctions-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance/russia-sanctions-guidance</a>.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 20/12/2022 11:13:35 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1535466

registered interest
date	24/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	HMS Prince of Wales: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 13 October 2022 to Question 58922 on HMS Prince of Wales: Repairs and Maintenance, when he expects those repairs to be complete.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	69500
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2022 answer text <p>Timelines have not yet been determined for repairs to HMS PRINCE OF WALES as investigations to establish the extent of the work required are on-going.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 01/11/2022 12:23:09 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1523232

registered interest
date	17/10/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Railways
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to Answer of 13 October 2022 to Question 59432 on Armed Forces and Veterans: Railways, what appropriate verification of veteran status to gain free train travel for military personnel and veterans on remembrance includes.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	63926
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2022 answer text <p>Appropriate verification for Veterans seeking to use free rail travel to Remembrance events includes: the Ministry of Defence-issued Veterans ID, Veterans Railcard, Veterans Oyster photocard or other forms of identification, such as proof of pension. Station staff will be able to help Veterans who are unable to provide the listed forms of verification.</p><p>Further information can be found on the National Rail website at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/remembrance-sunday.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/remembrance-sunday.aspx</a></p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 24/10/2022 11:29:02 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1520503

registered interest
date	11/10/2022
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	Universal Credit: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many households with serving Armed Forces personnel are currently claiming Universal Credit.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	60943
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2022 answer text <p>The information requested is not available.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 19/10/2022 14:50:11 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey