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This information is not held centrally.<\/p>

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Guidance is provided for all employers, including construction companies, on how to check documents to prevent illegal working in the UK. This may be found at www.gov.uk/government/collections/employers-illegal-working-penalties<\/a>. In
certain specified circumstances, where a person has an outstanding immigration application or appeal, an employer may also verify the work entitlement through the Home Office Employer Checking Service.

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme card is not a permitted document because it does not in of itself demonstrate a right to work, nor is it a secure document. Our intention is to move to a position where non European
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Guidance is provided for all employers, including construction companies, on how to check documents to prevent illegal working in the UK. This may be found at www.gov.uk/government/collections/employers-illegal-working-penalties<\/a>. In
certain specified circumstances, where a person has an outstanding immigration application or appeal, an employer may also verify the work entitlement through the Home Office Employer Checking Service.

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme card is not a permitted document because it does not in of itself demonstrate a right to work, nor is it a secure document. Our intention is to move to a position where non European
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The number of applications for UK Visas in India since 2009 can be found in the following table.<\/p>

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UK Visa application in India since 2009<\/p>

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<\/p>

Location<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

2009<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

2010<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

2011<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

2012<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

2013<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

2014*<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Ahmedabad<\/p><\/td>

50,539<\/p><\/td>

31,660<\/p><\/td>

28,261<\/p><\/td>

24,474<\/p><\/td>

24,012<\/p><\/td>

21,458<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Bangalore<\/p><\/td>

32,283<\/p><\/td>

37,673<\/p><\/td>

38,442<\/p><\/td>

37,167<\/p><\/td>

39,282<\/p><\/td>

35,179<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Chandigarh<\/p><\/td>

21,902<\/p><\/td>

18,777<\/p><\/td>

17,922<\/p><\/td>

14,415<\/p><\/td>

10,962<\/p><\/td>

9,391<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Chennai<\/p><\/td>

32,041<\/p><\/td>

37,043<\/p><\/td>

33,417<\/p><\/td>

31,085<\/p><\/td>

31,729<\/p><\/td>

26,828<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Cochin<\/p><\/td>

17,121<\/p><\/td>

17,970<\/p><\/td>

14,857<\/p><\/td>

12,196<\/p><\/td>

12,666<\/p><\/td>

10,821<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Goa<\/p><\/td>

<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td>

57<\/p><\/td>

<\/td><\/tr>

Hyderabad<\/p><\/td>

26,557<\/p><\/td>

24,505<\/p><\/td>

20,952<\/p><\/td>

19,970<\/p><\/td>

20,928<\/p><\/td>

17,699<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Jalandhar<\/p><\/td>

39,795<\/p><\/td>

40,082<\/p><\/td>

39,809<\/p><\/td>

33,016<\/p><\/td>

27,305<\/p><\/td>

21,762<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Kolkata<\/p><\/td>

17,354<\/p><\/td>

19,235<\/p><\/td>

20,457<\/p><\/td>

19,262<\/p><\/td>

19,823<\/p><\/td>

16,702<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Mumbai<\/p><\/td>

79,453<\/p><\/td>

80,609<\/p><\/td>

74,861<\/p><\/td>

69,828<\/p><\/td>

74,091<\/p><\/td>

66,216<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

New Delhi<\/p><\/td>

77,895<\/p><\/td>

84,351<\/p><\/td>

80,248<\/p><\/td>

75,794<\/p><\/td>

78,913<\/p><\/td>

67,229<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Pune<\/p><\/td>

16,922<\/p><\/td>

20,625<\/p><\/td>

19,712<\/p><\/td>

19,766<\/p><\/td>

21,367<\/p><\/td>

18,784<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Grand Total<\/p><\/td>

411,862<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

412,530<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

388,938<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

356,973<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

361,135<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

312,069<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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The total number of applications submitted in India that were issued in 2013 was 323,575.<\/p>

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<\/p>

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There were 361,135 visa applications processed in India during 2013. This figures includes all normal, priority and super priority applications.

As detailed in the answer to PQ189241 on 24 March 2014, there were 81,755 applications in India in 2013 where applicants opted to use a priority service. A "same day" service was launched in India on 15 May 2013, and from that date
to 31 December 2013, of the 81,755 applicants that used a priority service, 454 chose to use the "same day" service.<\/p>

<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1530", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for James Brokenshire"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Old Bexley and Sidcup"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "James Brokenshire"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-12-15", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-12-15T12:25:17.777Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-12-10", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Visas: India"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many visa applications from India were processed using the (a) normal, (b) priority and (c) super priority visa service in 2013.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/338", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Keith Vaz"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Leicester East"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Keith Vaz"} ], "uin" : "218067"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/169565", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/169565/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

The licence with secure English language testing providers is clear that providers must put measures in place to combat abuse and any concerns regarding fraud or abuse should be reported to the Home Office.

Over the lifetime of the licence, the Home Office has introduced a range of improvements including a more secure online verification system; extra identity and security checks on candidates; and further measures to ensure the test
centres are secure. In addition this Government introduced a requirement that a visa officer must be satisfied that an applicant is a genuine student, tested at interview, helping to prevent abuse of the student visa system.

The Home Office will not hesitate to take action where abuse is identified.<\/p>

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<\/p>

<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1530", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for James Brokenshire"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Old Bexley and Sidcup"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "James Brokenshire"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-12-15", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-12-15T12:20:57.823Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-12-10", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Entry Clearances: English Language"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what controls are in place to prevent personation by people sitting English language tests in connection with visa applications for travel to the UK; and if she will estimate the proportion of people who pass such tests who do so as a result of personation.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/435", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Brady of Altrincham"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Altrincham and Sale West"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Mr Graham Brady"} ], "uin" : "218042"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/169567", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/169567/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

The first statutory authority to carry scheme, the Security and Travel Bans Authority to Carry Scheme 2012, entered into force on 25 July 2012. No carriers were refused authority to carry any individual in 2010 or 2011. For reasons of National Security we do not disclose operational details on the scheme, including figures about the National Border Targeting Centre contacting carriers to refuse authority to travel.<\/p>

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I understand that the hon. Member raised the issue of the availability of books written by women with the Senior Retail Operations Manager, who explained that we are committed to the inclusion of women authors within our range and that it is our aim to fully represent women\u2019s role in British politics wherever possible.<\/p>

In the current book range, we have a variety of titles by women including Women of the World<\/em> by Helen McCarthy, Everyday Sexism<\/em> by Laura Bates, Wise Women<\/em> by Carole McKenzie, The Times: Great Women\u2019s Lives<\/em> by Sue Corbett and The Women\u2019s Suffrage Movement<\/em> by Molly Housego. A best seller earlier in the year was Baroness Trumpington\u2019s book Coming Up Trumps<\/em>.<\/p>

In making the range selection for the Houses of Parliament Shop, we are conscious of the need to present a political balance, and we seek books that shed light on British politics, Parliament and Government. In selecting individual titles we are constrained by what is available and in print at any one time. With limited retail space, it makes commercial sense to stock the current \u201cbest sellers\u201d, whoever the authors are. Having said that, we do actively seek to include women authors and books about women within the range and will continue to do so.<\/p>

The Retail Buying team will always welcome suggestions on current titles in general circulation that would make a positive addition to the current book selection.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1399", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Viscount Thurso"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "John Thurso"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-12-15", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-12-15T11:14:51.81Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "18"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "House of Commons Commission"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "House of Commons Commission"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-12-10", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "House of Commons: Bookshops"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross representing the House of Commons Commission, if he will make an assessment of the availability of books by women in the House of Commons bookshop.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4124", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Chi Onwurah"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Newcastle upon Tyne Central"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Chi Onwurah"} ], "uin" : "218201"} ], "itemsPerPage" : 10, "next" : "https://eldaddp.azurewebsites.net/answeredquestions.text?_page=1&min-date=2014-06-10&max-questionFirstAnswered.=2014-12-15T14%3A47%3A51.887Z", "page" : 0, "startIndex" : 1, "totalResults" : 20954, "type" : ["http://purl.org/linked-data/api/vocab#ListEndpoint", "http://purl.org/linked-data/api/vocab#Page"]} }