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1462795

registered interest
date	13/05/2022
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	Care Homes: Visits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the cost of covid-19 testing on people visiting their loved ones in care homes.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
uin	1476
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2022 answer text <p>No specific assessment has been made. Visitors to care homes are asked to take precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe, in line with guidance for the rest of the population. While the guidance no longer requires most visitors to test before entering care settings in England, for those who wish to do so a range of tests are available from providers such as high street pharmacies at various price points. For those residents who require support with personal care, these visitors should test in line with the Government’s guidance for care staff using free lateral flow device tests provided by the care setting.</p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 27/05/2022 09:57:56 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan previous answer version 1485 answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1462807

registered interest
date	13/05/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Ukraine
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will make available data on individuals arriving in the UK under the Ukraine Family Visa sponsorship route to local authorities to enable them to provide advice on accessing public services.
tabling member constituency	North West Norfolk
tabling member printed	James Wild
uin	1560
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2022 answer text <p>The Ukraine Family Scheme is for those Ukraine nationals who have family members in the UK and wish to join them here.</p><p>Whilst there is an expectation they will be looked after by their family sponsor, there is no requirement in the scheme for the sponsor to accommodate and support their family member once in the UK. Those who are issued visas under the Ukraine Family Scheme are issued with access to public funds and services.</p><p>The Home Office does not collect specific data on where Ukraine nationals arriving under this scheme will be living, as this is not part of the requirements for the visa to be issued. Yet we continue to liaise with our colleagues in the Department for Levelling Up Homes and Communities about what information we can supply to local authorities to assist them in their work supporting those who arrive under the Ukraine Family Scheme.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 24/05/2022 09:10:53 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster previous answer version 1149 answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4787 label Biography information for James Wild

1462394

registered interest
date	12/05/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Refugees: Ukraine
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that effective protection from (a) abuse and (b) exploitation is provided to Ukrainian refugees in the UK (i) before and (ii) after their arrival; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	1154
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/06/2022 answer text <p>Sponsors and all adults in sponsor households will be subject to standard security and criminality checks by the Home Office before visas are granted. Accommodation and DBS checks are also conducted by local authorities and this includes enhanced DBS checks where appropriate.</p><p> </p><p>People from Ukraine arriving in the UK are signposted to a Welcome Pack which provides advice on settling in the UK, including who to contact if they encounter any issues such as child safety concerns, domestic abuse, modern slavery and exploitation. The guide is available in English, Ukrainian and Russian via <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fwelcome-a-guide-for-ukrainians-arriving-in-the-uk&amp;data=05%7C01%7CRebecca.Hogg%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C0b5851a838a64f9a621108da489c1dc1%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C637902132616985093%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=J5aCVfNa52OSsE%2FsKMnHvk02Rz%2F8St1S8s6hLNuXxiM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/welcome-a-guide-for-ukrainians-arriving-in-the-uk</a>.</p><p> </p><p>In England, Councils must also make at least one in-person visit shortly after a guest has arrived to confirm that the guest is safe and well and that there are no serious health and safety or welfare concerns. Councils have a statutory duty to promote the welfare of adults and children at risk and reserve the right to check in on guests and inspect accommodation once they have arrived.</p><p> </p><p>Detailed information regarding safeguarding including information around exploitation can be found here: <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fguidance%2Fhomes-for-ukraine-guidance-for-councils&amp;data=05%7C01%7CJan.Smith%40levellingup.gov.uk%7Cf0894f47836447f7966008da4897afb2%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637902113578618737%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Z%2FIk3aa5GjqgcaulT2GjnxS3MZjaw6gyJLAzpbLQN7A%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-guidance-for-councils</a> and here <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fguidance%2Fhomes-for-ukraine-scheme-frequently-asked-questions&amp;data=05%7C01%7CJan.Smith%40levellingup.gov.uk%7Cf0894f47836447f7966008da4897afb2%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C637902113578618737%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HaJaD1X5VPsK%2B66ClMrePfIHfHZrqqVE3UHNXInubGQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-scheme-frequently-asked-questions</a>.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 14/06/2022 08:51:08 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1462397

registered interest
date	12/05/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Refugees: Ukraine
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 it her policy to ensure (a) the placement of large posters in all ports of entry with essential information on safeguarding in Ukrainian and Russian, including (i) phone numbers of the police, (ii) any other relevant national helplines, (iii) what to do if someone is worried about the sponsor or their placement breaks down, (iv) other key safeguarding information, (b) that the same information is available in leaflet format for Ukrainian refugees entering the UK to pick up and take away with them, (c) that her Department has an official on every train coming in from Europe who walks the carriages to ensure this information is given to all Ukrainians coming to the UK via Eurostar and (d) air staff hand out this information to every Ukrainian arriving by air; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	1155
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2022 answer text <p>Thousands of Ukrainians have travelled to the UK as the Government continues its support for Ukraine in their fight against the Russian invasion.</p><p>The generous Ukraine Family and Homes for Ukraine Scheme provides an immediate pathway for people from Ukraine with family already in the UK to come here and those in the UK to extend their leave and remain here.</p><p>The Government is working closely with Border Force, transport operators and local partners to ensure appropriate information and support is made available to Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK.</p><p>For example, Border Force have produced and distribute a support leaflet which is available at ports in Ukrainian and Russian languages. Eurostar has electronic signage in multiple languages at stations and additional staff deployed to provide support and contact details. In addition, as a primary port of entry, Camden Council has established a welcome point in St Pancras station to provide an initial welcome and any immediate support as required.</p><p>The online Ukraine Welcome Pack is available in Russian and Ukrainian and contains information on safeguarding, how to access UK public services and the UK emergency services.</p><p>For those arriving in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, Devolved Administrations are also working to ensure appropriate information is available upon arrival.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 08/06/2022 07:57:45 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1462489

registered interest
date	12/05/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Passports: Applications
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many UK passport applications her Department processed in each quarter since 2015.
tabling member constituency	Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford
tabling member printed	Yvette Cooper
uin	1107
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2022 answer text <p>I would refer the Rt Hon Member to the published transparency data which she can find via the link below:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-passport-office-data-q4-2021" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-passport-office-data-q4-2021</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 24/05/2022 09:29:12 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	420 label Biography information for Yvette Cooper

1462490

registered interest
date	12/05/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Passports: Applications
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many passport applications processed by her Department missed the 10-week processing target in each year since 2015.
tabling member constituency	Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford
tabling member printed	Yvette Cooper
uin	1108
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2022 answer text <p>Since April 2021, people have been advised to allow up to ten weeks when applying for their British passport as more than 5 million people delayed applying due to the pandemic.</p><p>Between March and May, over 90% of applications processed were completed within six weeks, with approximately 98.5% completed within ten weeks.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 13/06/2022 09:11:02 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	420 label Biography information for Yvette Cooper

1462496

registered interest
date	12/05/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Freight: Fuels
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of rising fuel prices on the haulage industry.
tabling member constituency	North Shropshire
tabling member printed	Helen Morgan
uin	1387
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/05/2022 answer text <p>I am working closely with Cabinet colleagues to consider support we can provide in these challenging times. My Rt Hon Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer has recently announced a 12 month cut to duty on petrol and diesel of 5p per litre, representing a saving worth around £200 for the average van driver, and £1,500 for the average haulier. This is on top of fuel duty rates having been frozen for twelve consecutive years.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Copeland answering member printed Trudy Harrison question first answered 26/05/2022 11:30:06 answering member 4593 label Biography information for Trudy Harrison
tabling member	4934 label Biography information for Helen Morgan

1462532

registered interest
date	12/05/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	HM Passport Office: Telephone Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many calls the passport advice line has received in each month of the last three years.
tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
uin	1309
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2022 answer text <p>Ahead of unrestricted international travel returning, HM Passport Office prepared extensively to serve an unprecedented number of customers, with 9.5 million British passport applications forecasted throughout 2022</p><p><br> This unprecedented demand has led to higher customer contact on Passport Adviceline, and call waiting times are longer than usual. However, the provider of the Passport Adviceline, Teleperformance, are expected to meet the required standard as soon as possible. As part of their rectification plan, they will have added a further 500 call agents by mid-June compared to their position in mid-April.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 08/06/2022 07:45:13 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster previous answer version 1483 answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1462555

registered interest
date	12/05/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	HM Passport Office: Agency Workers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the cost to her Department was by bringing agency staff in to clear backlogs at HM Passport Office.
tabling member constituency	Blaenau Gwent
tabling member printed	Nick Smith
uin	1152
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2022 answer text <p>The addition of Agency staff is a routine management action which ensures the seasonal demand for passports is resourced in the most cost efficient way.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 08/06/2022 07:47:57 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster previous answer version 1480 answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	3928 label Biography information for Nick Smith

1462586

registered interest
date	12/05/2022
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Air Pollution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the World Health Organisation air quality guideline limits for PM2.5, what assessment his Department made of the merits of the guidelines when calculating the UK’s air pollution targets.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	1326
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/05/2022 answer text <p>We have recently launched a consultation on new ambitious PM <sub>2.5</sub> targets that are stretching, achievable and specific to our national circumstances. The WHO air quality guidelines are intended to inform the setting of air quality standards and are not ready-made targets for adoption. They were considered as part of the evidence process. The evidence supporting the proposed targets can be found at: <a href="https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-environment-policy/consultation-on-environmental-targets/" target="_blank">https://consult.defra.gov.uk/natural-environment-policy/consultation-on-environmental-targets/</a></p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 25/05/2022 16:40:18 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan