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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1150242/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<ul><li>The best way to prevent any disruption for businesses, is to support the PM\u2019s deal.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><ul><li>The SNP want to the leave the UK but the Scottish Government\u2019s own trade statistics show the majority of Scotland's exports go to the UK. In fact, Scottish Government data states that 60% of all Scotland\u2019s exports go to the rest of the UK, compared with only 18% to the EU.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><ul><li>The point remains \u2013 if you want a deal, vote for it. Support it on Saturday.<\/li><\/ul>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many non-UK EU citizens have been refused universal credit on the basis that they do not have a right to reside in each month since January 2017.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4393", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Stuart C McDonald"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1149236", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1149236/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>There has been significant outreach and communication activities to reach those most likely to have been affected by the issues around Windrush.<\/p><p>To reach international audiences, a High Commissioners event was hosted by the former Immigration Minister to further raise awareness, and working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, a briefing was provided to embassies to inform local conversations. Plans are in development for additional activity overseas.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she has taken to promote the (a) Windrush Helpline and (b) Windrush Compensation Scheme to individuals in (i) India, (ii) Pakistan, (iii) Bangladesh, (iv) Kenya, (v) Singapore, (vi) Malta, (vii) South Africa, (viii) Canada and (ix) Nigeria; and how much has been spent in doing so.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4393", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Stuart C McDonald"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1028522", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Exiting the European Union "}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1028522/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Government\u2019s approach throughout this process has been to seek to agree all of the issues related to our withdrawal from the European Union. The agreement that we have reached on citizens\u2019 rights is the only way of fully protecting the rights of all citizens.<\/p><p>The Prime Minister has been clear that EU citizens resident in the UK by the 29 March will be able to stay and have their rights protected. We published the Citizens\u2019 rights: EU citizens and UK nationals policy paper on 6 December, which sets out further details of our offer to citizens in a no deal.<\/p><p>We are engaging Member States and urging them to reciprocate this offer for UK citizens in full.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4091", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mr Robin Walker"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, if he will make it his policy to seek to secure a ring-fenced agreement with the EU on citizens rights even if no agreement on other matters related to the UK leaving the EU can be concluded and ratified by 29 March 2018.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4393", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Stuart C McDonald"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Stuart C. McDonald"}
      ], "uin" : "203913"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1015364", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1015364/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Home Secretary received advice from law enforcement agencies on the threat and risk to public safety from high energy rifles, including .50 calibre rifles.<\/p><p>At the Home Secretary\u2019s request, we have received further advice from the National Crime Agency on whether there are alternatives to prohibition which would reduce the risk, in particular more secure storage arrangements. In light of that advice, the Home Secretary has decided that further detailed consideration is required on how best to tighten controls on high energy rifles. We have therefore tabled an amendment to remove the proposed prohibition from the Bill and will undertake a full public consultation to seek as wide a range of views as possible on this important issue.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1561", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2018-11-27", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent representations he has received from (a) the National Ballistics Intelligence Service, (b) the National Police Chiefs Council, (c) police forces and (d) the National Crime Agency on the prohibition of .50 calibre rifles; and if he will make a statement.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4393", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Stuart C McDonald"}
      }
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Stuart C. McDonald"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1028524", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Exiting the European Union "}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1028524/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The EU (Withdrawal) Act is a crucial piece of legislation that ensures we have a functioning statute book on exit day, providing certainty to people and businesses across the UK. A central list is not held in the form requested, but the Government remains confident of ensuring a functioning statute book for exit day.<\/p><p />"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4134", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, which pieces of retained EU law it has identified as unable to operate effectively after Brexit but it which it does not intend to remedy or mitigate under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4393", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Stuart C McDonald"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Stuart C. McDonald"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1146473", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Cabinet Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1146473/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Prime Minister intends to request that the current session of Parliament be prorogued from the evening of Tuesday 8 October, with a Queen\u2019s Speech on Monday 14 October.<\/p><p>These timings would mean Parliament is prorogued for the shortest time possible to enable all the necessary logistical preparations for a State Opening to be undertaken, including those done by the House Authorities.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4451", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Kevin Foster"}
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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4393", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Stuart C McDonald"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Stuart C. McDonald"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1052411", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Northern Ireland Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1052411/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Transparency of Donations and Loans etc. (Northern Ireland Political Parties) Order 2018 introduced transparency around donations and loans to political parties in Northern Ireland from July 2017. The date set in the legislation for introduction of the transparency regime followed a consultation process and represented a broad consensus across the Northern Ireland political parties.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Government has no plans in place to legislate to facilitate the publication of pre-2017 data. We are committed to undertaking an operational review to consider all aspects of the operation of the donation and loans systems in Northern Ireland, to review whether there might be a case for further reforms.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Stuart C. McDonald"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1082571/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The mixed age couple policy was legislated for in the Welfare Reform Act 2012 and then the commencement order was that the mixed age couple policy change will come into force on 15 May 2019, which was announced on 14 January 2019. Following the announcement we are implementing comprehensive plans to raise awareness of the change among people who may be affected.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Department has written directly to mixed-age couples who are already in receipt of Pension Credit or Housing Benefit for pensioners to inform them of the changes and encourage them to find out what it could mean for them. Importantly the letters explain that mixed age couples already claiming Pension Credit and/or Housing Benefit for pensioners immediately before 15 May will not be affected for as long as they remain in receipt of either benefit after that date, and that their State Pension will not be affected.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>This is in addition to providing information on gov.uk and through existing departmental channels. The Department\u2019s staff in Pension Centres and Jobcentres are able to provide help and advice about the change, as will staff in local authorities who administer Housing Benefit.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Department has also worked with relevant organisations, including providing them with a fact sheet to ensure that accurate information is available in the places where people are most likely to seek information.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has written to people who will be affected by the changes to pension credit entitlement which come into force on 15 May 2019 to inform them that they will no longer be entitled to claim pension credit if their partner is not of state pension age.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1082572/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The mixed age couple policy was legislated for in the Welfare Reform Act 2012 and then the commencement order was that the mixed age couple policy change will come into force on 15 May 2019, which was announced on 14 January 2019. Following the announcement we are implementing comprehensive plans to raise awareness of the change among people who may be affected.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Department has written directly to mixed-age couples who are already in receipt of Pension Credit or Housing Benefit for pensioners to inform them of the changes and encourage them to find out what it could mean for them. Importantly the letters explain that mixed age couples already claiming Pension Credit and/or Housing Benefit for pensioners immediately before 15 May will not be affected for as long as they remain in receipt of either benefit after that date, and that their State Pension will not be affected.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>This is in addition to providing information on gov.uk and through existing departmental channels. The Department\u2019s staff in Pension Centres and Jobcentres are able to provide help and advice about the change, as will staff in local authorities who administer Housing Benefit.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Department has also worked with relevant organisations, including providing them with a fact sheet to ensure that accurate information is available in the places where people are most likely to seek information.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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