Alex Barros-Curtis MP: written questions

Written questions

• National SecurityHome OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16096More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress her Department has made with the (a) Defending Democracy Taskforce and (b) Welsh Government on protecting all levels of democracy from harm.

  Answer: It is vital that elected representatives and their staff can discharge their duties without threat of intimidation or assault. We have seen wholly unacceptable behaviour, especially during the general election.The Defending Democracy Taskforce is looking ...

  Answered 3 Dec 2024

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• Defending Democracy TaskforceHome OfficeTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 901403More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent progress the Defending Democracy Taskforce has made.

  Answer: Mr Speaker, it is vital that elected representatives and their staff can discharge their duties without threat of intimidation or assault.We have seen wholly unacceptable behaviour, especially around the general election.The Defending Democracy Taskforce ...

  Answered 25 Nov 2024

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• Innovation: Cardiff WestDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 14 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 901347More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help increase levels of innovation in Cardiff West constituency.

  Answer: The Spending Review supports the UK’s R&D ambitions, with total Government investment in R&D rising to a record £20.4 billion in 2025/26This will build on the investments we have already made in the Cardiff region such as £25 million through the S...

  Answered 20 Nov 2024

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• VisasHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8567More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what technical support her Department offers to people applying for eVisas to replace their Biometric Residence Permit.

  Answer: Our Assisted Digital service (https://www.gov.uk/assisted-digital-help-online-applications) is available in the UK to provide support by phone and email to those who need help with IT-related aspects of creating a UKVI account. Customers can also contact ...

  Answered 21 Oct 2024

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• VisasHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8566More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to publicise the need to register for eVisas to replace a Biometric Residence Permit.

  Answer: An extensive communications campaign is being delivered in support of the transition from physical immigration documents to eVisas, to raise awareness of eVisas, build understanding of how it applies to visa holders and checkers, and encourage them to tak...

  Answered 21 Oct 2024

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• Biometric Residence Permits and VisasHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8565More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many and what proportion of people eligible for an eVisa to replace their Biometric Residence Permit have not yet applied to do so; and if she will make an estimate of the number of people who wil

  Answer: During the transition to eVisas, we are closely monitoring the volume of customers who have registered for a UKVI account and the forecast total volume of affected customers. The total volume will be dictated by ongoing approvals under BRP generating rout...

  Answered 21 Oct 2024

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