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1715846

registered interest
date	03/05/2024
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Biometric Residence Permits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many biometric residence permits were delayed due to technical issues in each of the last three years, broken down by month.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	24782
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2024 answer text <p>At the point that a decision is made to grant permission to remain, a BRP is automatically requested by the case working system and data is sent to the DVLA for the BRP to be produced. Any automatic requests that become &quot;stuck&quot; when sent to the DVLA are targeted and proactive reporting is being developed to identify such cases earlier.</p><p> </p><p>During 2024, DVLA produced 100% of BRPs within 24 hours of this automatic request process.</p><p>During 2023, DVLA produced 99.6% of BRPs within 24 hours of this automatic request process and 100% within 48 hours.</p><p>During 2022, DVLA produced 97.2% of BRPs within 24 hours of this automatic request process and 100% within 48 hours.</p><p>During 2021, DVLA produced 75.1% of BRPs within 24 hours of this automatic request process and 100% within 48 hours.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 09/05/2024 15:47:05 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1715246

registered interest
date	01/05/2024
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	Liver Diseases: Screening
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will make an assessment of the implications for her policies of the development of intelligent liver function tests by the University of Dundee; and if she will make it her policy to increase the rollout of these tests in areas with the highest levels of liver disease in England.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	24489
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2024 answer text <p>The Government is working with the National Health Service to support earlier diagnosis of liver disease, and to identify patients at risk. This includes plans agreed as part of the £2.3 billion diagnostics transformation programme, to upgrade the digital capabilities of laboratories across the country and ensure that they have the capability required to offer Intelligent Liver Function Tests (iLFTs).</p><p>NHS England is reviewing the liver fibrosis pathways, and looking at developing a diagnosis pathway starting in primary care that will make use of both laboratory-based tests, such as iLFTs, and community diagnostic centres. The Government will make a further assessment of this work once it is complete, including the benefits of an increased rollout of iLFTs across England.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 09/05/2024 12:55:48 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1713523

registered interest
date	24/04/2024
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	British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies: Companies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what recent discussions he has had on progress on the introduction of public registers of beneficial ownership in the (a) Crown Dependencies and (b) Overseas Territories.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	23506
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2024 answer text <p>On 14 March 2024, the FCDO co-hosted, with the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Government, the inaugural UK-OT Joint Ministerial Dialogue on Illicit Finance. We discussed, among other areas, beneficial ownership transparency. I [Minister Rutley] re-stated the UK's expectation that access for those with a legitimate interest, including media and civil society, will be established by the end of 2024 as an interim step to full public accessibility. Overseas Territory Governments re-affirmed the commitments outlined in the Statement that I laid in December (HCWS150). The Home Office continue to lead engagement with the Crown Dependencies.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 02/05/2024 07:44:30 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1712762

registered interest
date	22/04/2024
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Rwanda
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the press statement by the Prime Minister of 22 April 2024, with which airline commercial charter planes for specific slots to remove people to Rwanda have been booked.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	22967
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2024 answer text <p>The Department engages with commercial partners where required to deliver on its responsibilities. The details of any such discussions are both operationally and commercially sensitive.</p> answering member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole answering member printed Michael Tomlinson question first answered 25/04/2024 10:27:46 answering member 4497 label Biography information for Michael Tomlinson
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1702548

registered interest
date	19/04/2024
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what entitlements and restrictions will be attached to leave granted under section 8AA of the Immigration Act 1971 prior to the commencement of section 2(1) of the Illegal Migration Act 2023.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	22744
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2024 answer text <p>The length and conditions associated with leave granted under section 8AA of the Immigration Act 1971 prior to commencement of section 2(1) of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 will be set out in full by Ministers in due course.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 29/04/2024 15:59:01 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1702549

registered interest
date	19/04/2024
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when his Department plans to publish guidance on the operation of section 8AA of the Immigration Act 1971.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	22745
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2024 answer text <p>Guidance on the operation of section 8AA of the Immigration Act 1971 will be published in due course.</p> answering member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole answering member printed Michael Tomlinson question first answered 29/04/2024 09:33:53 answering member 4497 label Biography information for Michael Tomlinson
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1702550

registered interest
date	19/04/2024
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	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when his Department plans to publish draft guidance on the family reunion route for Afghan nationals under pathway one of the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	22746
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2024 answer text <p>We committed to opening the route for separated families under Pathway 1 of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) for referrals in the first half of this year and we remain on track to meet that deadline. Guidance will be published when the route is opened.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 29/04/2024 15:58:24 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1700168

registered interest
date	12/04/2024
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if his Department will issue guidance on the exceptional circumstances that would permit an asylum or human rights claim made by a national of a country listed under section 80AA of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 to be declared admissible.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	21107
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2024 answer text <p>Section 80A(5) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 and section 6(5) of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 set out some examples of what may constitute exceptional circumstances, relevant to the substantive consideration of asylum claims and to removal under the Illegal Migration Act to s.80AA(1) listed states (respectively). These examples are neither exhaustive nor relevant to all cases, and do not purport to be.</p><p>Exceptional circumstances are not defined or limited in legislation, but will be considered and applied on a case-by-case basis where it is appropriate.</p><p>When we commence and implement the wider measures as set out in section 59 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023, we will provide updated guidance to assist caseworkers in their consideration of exceptional circumstances, and the wider provisions.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 17/04/2024 14:26:26 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1700272

registered interest
date	12/04/2024
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Brook House Immigration Removal Centre
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the start and end times were of the two day-time and one night-time lock-in periods at Brook House IRC as of (a) 12 April 2024 and (b) 1 November 2023.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	21108
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 answer text <p>The dignity and welfare of residents across the entire immigration detention estate is of the utmost importance and the use of periods of time where individuals’ freedom of movement is restricted contributes to the maintenance of a safe and secure environment in our centres.</p><p>From 4 December 2023 the Home Office changed the lock-in times from 12.00pm-12:30pm and 5.00pm-5:30pm to 11:30am-12:30pm and 4:30pm-5:30pm. All residents need to be in their rooms for one hour between 11:30-12:30 and 4:30pm-5:30pm, with meal services provided at the end of these times. The Home Office requested this change to ensure that all residents are accounted for, that staff can conduct welfare checks on vulnerable residents, and that planned discharges can be carried out safely.</p> answering member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole answering member printed Michael Tomlinson question first answered 22/04/2024 11:31:15 answering member 4497 label Biography information for Michael Tomlinson
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss

1698876

registered interest
date	26/03/2024
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	Pakistan: Elections
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has made an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of reports of electoral irregularities in the Pakistani general election of 8 February 2024; and whether he has had discussions with his Pakistani counterpart on allowing an impartial and fair investigation of such irregularities.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
uin	20673
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2024 answer text <p>The UK has a longstanding and close relationship with Pakistan. Following the general election in Pakistan on 8 February, the Foreign Secretary issued a statement which recognised the serious concerns raised about the fairness and lack of inclusivity of the elections. He underlined these points in a call with Pakistan's new Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, on 25 March. The UK encourages Pakistani authorities to examine all allegations carefully and take steps to address any irregularities.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 18/04/2024 09:14:46 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss