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599415

registered interest
date	11/10/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Cadets
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the recent statement of the Secretary of State for Defence on increasing the number of cadet units in state schools across the UK, what steps he plans to help ensure that those units provide opportunities for young people from ethnic minority and vulnerable backgrounds.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	48017
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2016 answer text <p>Last year the Government committed £50 million of LIBOR funding to the Cadet Expansion Programme (CEP) to increase the number of cadet units in schools to 500 by 2020. This manifesto commitment will establish around 150 new units in state schools across the UK. The programme is targeting schools in less affluent areas to ensure that more young people can experience the life-enhancing activities that cadet service brings.</p><p>The cadet forces are inclusive organisations which help young people achieve their full potential. We are committed to equality of opportunity for young people from all backgrounds, regarding diversity within our membership as one of our greatest strengths.</p><p>As part of our plan to build a country that works for everyone we have made it a priority to focus the CEP on areas of high deprivation where the potential benefit is greatest. The new school units will help young people to get on in life, raising their aspirations and motivating them to succeed in their education.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 17/10/2016 15:55:44 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

599526

registered interest
date	11/10/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Ambulance Services: Standards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what progress his Department has made on improving the performance of ambulance services which are in special measures.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	48018
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2016 answer text <p>Since entering Special Measures in November 2015, the London Ambulance Service has reduced the gap from 3% behind the national average for Category A Red 1 Calls 8 minute standard, to 1.3% in August 2016, and is consistently above the national average for the remaining Category A Red 1 and 2 performance standards.</p><p>The London Ambulance Service has met its A8 performance recovery trajectory each month from April to August 2016 in spite of growth in incidents of 5.4% above the original contract plan.</p><p>South East Coast Ambulance Service entered Special Measures in September 2016 and is now receiving a comprehensive package of support, including buddying with South Central Ambulance Service and an Improvement Director has been appointed.</p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 18/10/2016 10:43:49 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

599572

registered interest
date	11/10/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Polio
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what her policy is on UK support for the global eradication of polio; and what discussions she has had with her counterparts in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria on eradication of that disease in those countries.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	48019
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2016 answer text <p>The UK is fully committed to global polio eradication and is the third largest donor to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, providing £300million for 2013 to 2019. The UK is also the largest donor to Gavi; which has led the rapid global scale up of Inactivated Polio Vaccine. DFID helps sustain global political commitment and ensures the eradication programme has a strong focus on results and delivering value for money.</p><p>The Governments of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria have shown extraordinary commitment to polio eradication. DFID officials work closely with their counterparts in these three endemic countries to support their national efforts towards this historic cause.</p><p><strong><br> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stockton South answering member printed James Wharton question first answered 18/10/2016 16:08:24 answering member 4123 label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

599664

registered interest
date	11/10/2016
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Pakistan
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what discussions he has had with (a) the government of Pakistan and (b) other key stakeholders on promoting UK trade with that country.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	48020
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2016 answer text <p><strong>The Department for International Trade and other departments, have extensive contact with their counterparts in Pakistan. Discussions routinely cover enhancing bilateral trade and investment, and business climate reform in Pakistan. The Prime Minister met Pakistan’s Prime Minister Sharif on 20 September, and they discussed trade relations.</strong></p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 19/10/2016 16:44:56 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

583091

registered interest
date	14/09/2016
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Cultural Heritage
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential benefits of the UK taking part in the European Year of Cultural Heritage proposed for 2018 by the European Commission for her Department's objectives set out in the Culture White Paper, published in March 2016 ; what assessment she has made of the implications of the outcome of the EU referendum on UK participation in that event; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	46350
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/10/2016 answer text <p>Our rich cultural heritage makes the UK a great place to live and attracts millions of visitors each year. In the White Paper we committed to ensuring we continue to celebrate our heritage and make sure we can pass on something even more inspirational to future generations.</p><p> </p><p>Until exit negotiations are concluded, the UK remains a full member of the European Union and all the rights and obligations of EU membership remain in force. During this period, we will continue to participate in EU initiatives, and the European Year of Cultural Heritage is a potential opportunity to showcase UK heritage. We will continue to work with the heritage sector to determine the nature of our involvement.</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 11/10/2016 14:31:57 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

577436

registered interest
date	07/09/2016
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Terrorism: Australia and Indonesia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential effectiveness of the regional approach adopted by Australia and Indonesia on tackling terrorist financing announced in August 2016.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	45378
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2016 answer text <p>The UK Government welcomes the Nusa Dua statement and considers the approach being taken by Australia, Indonesia and their regional partners to be a positive one.</p><p>The UK was a founding member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) which sets the global standards to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The UK continues to cooperate closely with our international partners to ensure that the FATF standards are implemented effectively and engages bilaterally and in other fora with partners on operational issues.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 22/09/2016 15:23:47 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

577512

registered interest
date	07/09/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Libya: Islamic State
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the international community is taking to prevent Daesh fighters in Libya fleeing into neighbouring countries.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	45375
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2016 answer text <p>It is vital that the international community is relentless in its efforts to ensure Daesh and its affiliates are defeated wherever they arise, including tackling those fighters who may be retreating from Libya. We are coordinating closely with Egypt and Tunisia to share expertise on border security. More broadly, the UK is playing a leading role in the Global Coalition of over 66 partners committed to defeating Daesh. The Global Coalition is committed to tackling the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters travelling to the region to join Daesh or travelling from Daesh-held territories to other countries. The Counter-Daesh Coalition Working Group on Foreign Terrorist Fighters, co-led by the Netherlands, Turkey and the United States, is working with Coalition partners to implement the obligations and recommendations in UN Security Council Resolution 2178 on 24 September 2014. This resolution requires countries to take steps to counter foreign terrorist fighters, to expand current obligations under international law, and to strengthen international measures that prevent suspected foreign terrorist fighters from travelling, disrupt financial support to foreign terrorist fighters, and further strengthen international and regional co-operation mechanisms.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 14/09/2016 09:55:04 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

577513

registered interest
date	07/09/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Libya: Islamic State
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the strength of Daesh in Libya after its defeat in Sirte.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	45376
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2016 answer text <p>Daesh are under significant pressure in Sirte. I welcome the positive steps the Libyan people are taking to remove Daesh from their country, including Prime Minister Serraj’s recent request for precision airstrikes from the United States of America against Daesh. The defeat of Daesh in Libya will have a positive impact on the long term stability of Libya and the region. But other extremist groups, including those with links to Al Qaeda, remain a threat to the country and the region. It is important that the International Community fully supports the Government of National Accord in their efforts to bring all legitimate military and security forces under a unified command. This will help to restore stability, seal the defeat of Daesh and close the space in which the terrorists and criminal gangs are operating.</p><p>It is vital that the international community is relentless in its efforts to ensure Daesh and its affiliates are defeated wherever they arise, including tackling those fighters who remain in Libya. The UK is playing a leading role in the Global Coalition of over 66 partners committed to defeating Daesh. The Global Coalition is committed to tackling the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters travelling to the region to join Daesh or travelling from Daesh-held territories to other countries.</p><p>It is also important to consider what comes after the defeat of Daesh, in areas that they control. We are working closely with the new Libyan government and international partners to develop a comprehensive approach to stabilisation and post-conflict reconstruction, including through the £10m UK CSSF allocation.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 14/09/2016 09:57:23 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

577514

registered interest
date	07/09/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Uzbekistan: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received on the future leadership of Uzbekistan following the death of President Karimov.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	45377
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2016 answer text <p>On 8 September, a joint session of the Upper and Lower Chambers of the Uzbek Parliament appointed Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyoev as Acting President of Uzbekistan and tasked the Central Electoral Commission to organise Presidential elections. The Central Electoral Commission has since announced that these will take place on 4 December.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 16/09/2016 13:58:14 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

576879

registered interest
date	06/09/2016
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Police: Ethnic Groups
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what annual change there has been in the number of BAME people serving in the police in each year since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	45202
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2016 answer text <p>The Home Office publishes data on the number of individuals working for the police, broken down by worker type and ethnicity, as part of the ‘Police workforce in England and Wales’ statistical bulletin.</p><p>The attached table contains data on the number of police officers who were from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds as at 31 March in each year between 2010 and 2016. To provide the appropriate context, tables of total worker numbers and the proportion that were BAME are also provided.</p><p>These were published in the latest police workforce bulletin (for March 2016) and the tables can be found here:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/police-workforce-england-and-wales-31-march-2016</p> answering member constituency Great Yarmouth answering member printed Brandon Lewis attachment 1 file name ePQ45202 -Chishti data tables v2 (1).xls title Police officers from BAME backgrounds 2 file name ePQ45202 -Chishti data tables v3 (1).xls title Police officers from BAME backgrounds 3 file name ePQ45202 -Chishti data tables v4 (2).xls title Police officers from BAME backgrounds question first answered 12/09/2016 14:15:32 answering member 4009 label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti