Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP: written questions
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India: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61206More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Indian counterpart on reported human rights violations in India.
Answer: The UK Government takes all allegations of human rights violations very seriously. The UK Government has a broad, deep and respectful partnership with the Government of India. This includes sharing perspectives on human rights and minority issues and find...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIndia: Community RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61205More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of alleged misinformation from India on diaspora communities in the UK.
Answer: India and the UK have a broad and deep relationship. The unique Living Bridge, including a 1.9 million-strong Indian diaspora in the UK, connects our countries and people across culture, education, food, sport and more. The UK Government is committed to m...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIndia: Minority GroupsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61204More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to promote the protection of minority rights in India.
Answer: The UK Government takes all allegations of human rights violations very seriously. We have a broad, deep and respectful partnership with the Government of India. This includes sharing perspectives on human rights and minority issues and finding common gro...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAviation: Defence EquipmentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61203More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department has taken to track the final destination of military equipment transiting through UK airports.
Answer: Responsibility for the enforcement of UK export controls on military and dual use and sanctioned goods rests with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). HMRC works closely with Border Force, other government departments and international partners to assist in i...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFirewood: Air PollutionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61202More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to increase awareness of the potential impact of air pollution from domestic wood burning on public health.
Answer: Following the publication of the Air Quality Information System (AQIS) review in March, we are working to increase awareness about air pollution and make air quality part of everyday conversations.
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylumHome OfficeTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department’s report entitled Understanding asylum seeker and refugee vulnerabilities and needs, published on 22 May 2025, what was the methodology for the vulnerability identific
Answer: The report in question was produced under the previous government in 2022. Sections 2 and 3 of the report detail at length the methodologies and definitions underpinning the research.
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversities: Student UnionsDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department has issued to (a) universities and (b) students’ unions on (i) conducting and (ii) the oversight of risk assessments for student-led (A) extracurricular and (B) off-campus activitie
Answer: Risk assessments are a legal requirement, and it is crucial for higher education (HE) providers and their affiliated student groups to comply with existing legislation and relevant guidance. This includes adhering to the Health and Safety Executive's guid...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHigher Education: Student UnionsDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57704More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of the legal framework on the duty of care owed by (a) higher education institutions and (b) associated students’ unions to students.
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for Clapham and Brixton Hill to the answer of 08 January 2025 to Question 21514.
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Centres: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57703More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans her Department has to provide sustainable funding for community-based support centres working with children and young adults (a) at risk of exclusion, (b) living in poverty and (c) experiencing poor
Answer: This government is committed to giving every child the best start in life. Our Plan for Change will strengthen and join up family services, including continuing to invest in the family hubs and start for life programmes.We are investing £126 million in 20...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren’s Centres: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57702More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to provide financial support for children’s centres (a) in general and (b) serving (i) disadvantaged and (ii) minority ethnic communities.
Answer: Local authorities have a duty under Part 1 of the Childcare Act 2006 to ensure there are sufficient children’s centres to meet the needs of local families, including disadvantaged families and those from minority ethnic communities. Part 1 of the Act can ...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLGBT Financial Recognition SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57701More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate has he made of the number of veterans eligible for compensation under the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme.
Answer: As of 9 June 2025, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS) had distributed £2.2 million in payments. We have been prioritising payment to the elderly and those with serious health conditions to ensure they receive support as quickly as possible, with ...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLGBT Financial Recognition SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much compensation has been paid out to successful applicants under the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme.
Answer: As of 9 June 2025, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS) had distributed £2.2 million in payments. We have been prioritising payment to the elderly and those with serious health conditions to ensure they receive support as quickly as possible, with ...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLGBT Financial Recognition SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the number of LGBTQ+ veterans who have passed away before having their claim under the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme decided.
Answer: As of 9 June 2025, 44 Veterans have received a financial recognition through the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS). We have been prioritising payment to the elderly and those with serious health conditions to ensure they receive support as quickly a...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLGBT Financial Recognition SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure LGBTQ+ veterans eligible for the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme are aware of their right to claim.
Answer: As of 9 June 2025, 44 Veterans have received a financial recognition through the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS). We have been prioritising payment to the elderly and those with serious health conditions to ensure they receive support as quickly a...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLGBT Financial Recognition SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many veterans have received compensation through the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme.
Answer: As of 9 June 2025, 44 Veterans have received a financial recognition through the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS). We have been prioritising payment to the elderly and those with serious health conditions to ensure they receive support as quickly a...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Order Act 2023Home OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 4 April 2025 to Question 44272 on Public Order Act 2023, what her planned timetable is for the review process; and what methodology will be used.
Answer: Post legislative scrutiny will be undertaken in accordance with established parliamentary procedure, as set out here: Guide to making legislation - GOV.UK
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will consider the potential merits of establishing a safeguarding process to protect child refugees who are being mistakenly routed through the adult asylum system.
Answer: It is Home Office policy that an individual claiming to be a child will only be treated as an adult, if two Home Office members of staff independently determine that the individual's physical appearance and demeanour very strongly suggests they are signif...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that (a) the age of refugee children is accurately assessed at the port of entry and (b) they are not inappropriately placed in adult (i) accommodation an
Answer: It is Home Office policy that an individual claiming to be a child will only be treated as an adult, if two Home Office members of staff independently determine that the individual's physical appearance and demeanour very strongly suggests they are signif...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration ControlsHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, whether refugees seeking to bring family to the UK will be subject to increased (a)
Answer: The Immigration White paper, published 12 May 2025, set out a wide range of reforms, including to family policy, further details of which will be set out in due course.
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylumHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of consulting on introducing a pilot humanitarian refugee visa for people fleeing (a) war and (b) persecution.
Answer: The Immigration White paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues including refugee sponsorship and resettlement, further details of which will be set out in due course.
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylumHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the lessons learned from international examples of the use of limited humanitarian visas to allow people to apply for asy
Answer: The UK has a proud history of providing protection for those who need it through a number of safe and legal routes. However, there is no provision within our Immigration Rules for someone to be allowed to travel to the UK to seek asylum or temporary refug...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylumHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of using limited humanitarian visas to allow people to apply for asylum from their country of origin.
Answer: The UK has a proud history of providing protection for those who need it through a number of safe and legal routes. However, there is no provision within our Immigration Rules for someone to be allowed to travel to the UK to seek asylum or temporary refug...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigrationHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits expanding existing safe and legal routes.
Answer: The Immigration White paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues including refugee sponsorship and resettlement, further details of which will be set out in due course.
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigrationHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made an estimate of the number of people who will be impacted by the changes to the five-year settlement.
Answer: The Government's Immigration White Paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues, including indefinite leave to remain.This will include an expansion of the Point-Based System which will increase the standard qualifying...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that the student loan system does not entrench socioeconomic disparities for (a) first-generation university students and (b) students from lower-income househ
Answer: This government is committed to supporting the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements and wants to go to university. The student finance system removes upfront financial barriers so that everyone with the ability and desire to enter higher ...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
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