Apsana Begum MP: written questions
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Gaza: Unmanned Air SystemsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Thor drones manufactured in the UK are being used in Gaza operations by Israel Defence Forces.
Answer: Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: Israel Defense ForcesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any products made by Elbit Systems are being used by Israel Defence Forces in operations in Gaza.
Answer: Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: Unmanned Air SystemsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19047More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any (a) unmanned aircraft system (UASs), (b) components for UASs and (c) technology used by UASs (i) made and (ii) developed in the UK are being used in Gaza operatio
Answer: Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: Unmanned Air SystemsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19046More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any (a) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), (b) components for UAVs and (c) technology used by UAVs (i) made and (ii) developed in the UK are being used in Gaza operatio
Answer: Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: Unmanned Air SystemsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19045More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any (a) quadcopter aircrafts, (b) components for quadcopter aircrafts and (c) technology used by quadcopter aircrafts (i) made and (ii) developed in the UK are being
Answer: Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: F-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19044More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether F-35 fighter jets used by the Israel Defence Force in operations in Gaza contain components made in the UK.
Answer: F-35 components produced in the UK are crucial to the production and support of the global F-35 fleet and UK produced components are present on every F-35 aircraft. UK suppliers do not have control of the components once they are exported from the UK and ...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSudan: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of reports of sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan.
Answer: In October, the UK successfully led the mandate renewal of the Human Rights Council UN Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan (FFM), which independently investigates credible evidence of human rights violations and abuses in Sudan, including sexual and gender-base...
Answered 11 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordIsrael: PalestiniansForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of reports of sexual and gender-based violence being committed by Israeli forces against Palestinia
Answer: We are deeply concerned by allegations of sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians and the disproportionate impact of the conflict on women, children and vulnerable populations. The UK unequivocally condemns any alleged violations and abuses,...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSudan: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government has taken steps to provide aid to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan.
Answer: Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is widespread and underreported in Sudan. Cases have increased significantly since the start of the conflict, particularly in Khartoum, Darfur and Kordofan. As part of the UK's Official Development Assistance to Sud...
Answered 11 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPalestinians: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government has taken steps to provide aid to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Palestine.
Answer: We are deeply concerned by allegations of sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians. The UK has consistently called for these reports to be fully investigated to ensure justice for victims and survivors, and for all parties to take a survivor-...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordLord WalneyHome OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 5 November 2024 to Question 11671 on Lord Walney, whether she has discussed with Lord Walney (a) his role as the Independent Adviser on Political Violence and Disruption, (b)
Answer: The Counter-Extremism Sprint has included a review of the advice the Government receives from a variety of sources on policy in this area, including the Independent Advisor on Political Violence and Disruption.The Government is currently considering the f...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordLord WalneyHome OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 5 November 2024 to Question 11671 on Lord Walney, whether Lord Walney is participating in the review of the role of the Independent Adviser on Political Violence and Disrupti
Answer: The Counter-Extremism Sprint has included a review of the advice the Government receives from a variety of sources on policy in this area, including the Independent Advisor on Political Violence and Disruption.The Government is currently considering the f...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordLord WalneyHome OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 5 November 2024 to Question 11671 on Lord Walney, whether Lord Walney (a) has been since 5 July 2024 and (b) is the Independent Adviser on Political Violence and Disruption w
Answer: The Counter-Extremism Sprint has included a review of the advice the Government receives from a variety of sources on policy in this area, including the Independent Advisor on Political Violence and Disruption.The Government is currently considering the f...
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMigrants: WomenHome OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of no recourse to public funds rules on migrant survivors of violence against women and girls.
Answer: Migrant survivors of violence against women and girls who qualify under the Migrant Victim of Domestic Abuse Concession (MVDAC) are granted permission to stay with recourse to public funds.Those eligible under Appendix Victims of Domestic Abuse are grante...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordInternational Criminal Court: Arrest WarrantsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to the incoming United States Administration on steps to help implement the arrest warrant for (a) Benjamin Netanyahu, (b) Yoav Gallant and (c
Answer: We respect the independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC) which is the primary international institution for investigating and prosecuting the most serious crimes of international concern. The UK is a State Party to the Rome Statute, and we wi...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordInternational Criminal Court: Arrest WarrantsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to his European counterparts on steps to help implement the arrest warrant for (a) Benjamin Netanyahu, (b) Yoav Gallant and (c) Mohammed Deif
Answer: We respect the independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC) which is the primary international institution for investigating and prosecuting the most serious crimes of international concern. It is for all ICC States Parties to consider how to me...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPurfleet Port: AccidentsDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Maritime Accident Investigation Branch will publish its interim report in relation to its investigation on the fatal injury to a crew member on a Malta-registered RoRo cargo vessel while loading freigh
Answer: The accident on the Laureline happened on 13/07/2024. The Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is required to make every effort to publish a full report as soon as possible and in any case within 12 months of the accident. If this is not possible...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: Freedom of InformationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to registered social landlords.
Answer: The Government has confirmed that we will take action to introduce new access to information requirements for social housing tenants. This will enable social housing tenants of private registered providers, such as housing associations, to access the info...
Answered 1 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDeportation: BangladeshHome OfficeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people seeking asylum were deported to Bangladesh from 19 July 2024 to 29 August 2024.
Answer: The Home Office publishes data on enforced returns and asylum-related enforced returns in the ‘Immigration System Statistics Quarterly Release’.Quarterly data on enforced returns by destination are published in table Ret_D02 of the ‘returns detailed datas...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDeportation: BangladeshHome OfficeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people were deported to Bangladesh between 19 July 2024 and 29 August 2024.
Answer: The Home Office publishes data on enforced returns and asylum-related enforced returns in the ‘Immigration System Statistics Quarterly Release’.Quarterly data on enforced returns by destination are published in table Ret_D02 of the ‘returns detailed datas...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTravel Information: BangladeshHome OfficeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs on foreign travel advice for Bangladesh published by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Develop
Answer: The Home Office publishes data on enforced returns and asylum-related enforced returns in the ‘Immigration System Statistics Quarterly Release’.Quarterly data on enforced returns by destination are published in table Ret_D02 of the ‘returns detailed datas...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordElectorateMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of removing the requirement to register to vote on the level of participation in general elections.
Answer: The Government has no plans to remove the requirement to register to vote and has therefore made no such assessment. The electoral register is the foundation of our democratic processes, showing who is eligible to vote in which elections. The Government i...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordElectoral Register: NaturalisationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing guidance to newly-naturalised citizens on the requirement to register to vote before they can participate in g
Answer: The Government is committed to improving electoral registration and is actively exploring ways to do so.
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: LiftsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward regulations on the (a) sourcing and (b) stocking of repair parts for lifts by registered social housing
Answer: Registered providers of social housing are required to meet the regulatory standards set by the Regulator of Social Housing. The Safety and Quality Standard requires providers to provide an efficient, effective and timely repairs, maintenance and planned ...
Answered 19 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPort of London Authority: LicensingDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will hold discussions with the Port of London Authority on its compliance with section three of the Ports Good Governance Guidance, published in March 2018, in the context of its practice of charging for
Answer: The Department regularly engages with the Port of London Authority on a number of topics, including the PLAs approach to overhanging balconies on the river. As there is going to be a public inquiry around the PLA Harbour Revision Order, where the topic of...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
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