Kate Osamor MP: written questions
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Refugees: VisasHome OfficeTabled 4 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the Public and Commercial Services Union and Care4Calais report entitled, Safe and Secure Routes: Refugee Visa-to-Trave
Answer: This country will always play our part, alongside others, to help those fleeing war and persecution, but we need a proper system where rules are enforced.The UK welcomes refugees through our global resettlement schemes which include the UK Resettlement Sc...
Answered 14 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRefugeesHome OfficeTabled 4 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had recent discussions with representatives of third sector organisations on support for refugees outside the UK.
Answer: This country will always play our part, alongside others, to help those fleeing war and persecution, but we need a proper system where rules are enforced.The UK welcomes refugees through our global resettlement schemes which include the UK Resettlement Sc...
Answered 14 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 4 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had recent discussions with representatives of Border Force on the potential impact of channel crossings on staff wellbeing.
Answer: We recognise the work of Border Force staff in relation to channel crossings and continue to ensure support is in place for them. All Border Force colleagues have access to peer support on a 24/7 basis, allowing them to speak to a volunteer who is trained...
Answered 14 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordTurkey: Press FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 903556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Turkish counterpart on media freedom in that country.
Answer: The UK is a resolute supporter of democracy, the rule of law and media freedom. This Government has discussed recent events in Turkey with our counterparts at a number of levels. Most recently, on 29 March, the Foreign Secretary spoke to his Turkish count...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLegal Aid Scheme: Social Rented HousingMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of expanding the remit of legal aid to enable eligible individuals to receive advice on (a) social housing allocations and (b) disputes over the allocation o
Answer: Legal aid is available for possession, evictions, homelessness, and disrepair claims (when there is a serious risk of illness or injury) subject to a financial means test and a merits test. This includes when someone is homeless, or at risk of homelessnes...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMahmoud KhalilForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his American counterpart on the detention of Mahmoud Khalil.
Answer: This individual does not work for the FCDO and has not done so for over two years. We do not comment on personal matters relating to former members of staff
Answered 22 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSaid FerjaniForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Tunisian counterpart on the imprisonment of Said Ferjani.
Answer: The UK monitors the situation in Tunisia closely, including the recent sentence and ongoing case against Said Ferjani. During his visit to Tunisia in January, the Foreign Secretary noted the importance of political participation and human rights in discus...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylumHome OfficeTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of expanding safe and legal routes available to asylum seekers on the numbers of small boats crossing the Channel.
Answer: The UK continues to welcome refugees and people in need through our existing global resettlement schemes which include the UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Community Sponsorship and the Mandate Resettlement Scheme. Safe and legal routes will continue to pla...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBureaux de Change: Exchange Rates and Fees and ChargesTreasuryTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32009More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to require currency exchange services for consumers to display the (a) live exchange rates and (b) commission charged to consumers.
Answer: The Payment Services Regulations 2017 outline requirements on UK payment service providers regarding disclosure of fees and charges to the payer where currency conversion is provided as part of a payment transaction. Provisions under the Cross Border Paym...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBureaux de Change: Fees and ChargesTreasuryTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32008More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing mandatory disclosure of commission rates for currency exchange brokers.
Answer: The Payment Services Regulations 2017 outline requirements on UK payment service providers regarding disclosure of fees and charges to the payer where currency conversion is provided as part of a payment transaction. Provisions under the Cross Border Paym...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBureaux de Change: RegulationTreasuryTabled 21 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 32007More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of updating regulations on currency exchange brokers.
Answer: The Payment Services Regulations 2017 outline requirements on UK payment service providers regarding disclosure of fees and charges to the payer where currency conversion is provided as part of a payment transaction. Provisions under the Cross Border Paym...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Insurance: LandlordsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring landlords to hold buildings insurance for properties owned outright.
Answer: The government has no plans to require landlords to hold buildings insurance for properties owned outright. Building owners are responsible for ensuring that buildings have appropriate buildings insurance in place.
Answered 20 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUnited Nations: Older PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the development of a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons.
Answer: The UK Government is committed to equality and opportunity for all, with a particular focus on those most likely to be marginalised and discriminated against, including on the grounds of their age. We are open in principle to the idea of a multilateral in...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordMiscarriage: Bereavement Leave and Bereavement PaymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending Paid Parental Bereavement Pay and Leave to those who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks.
Answer: The loss of a child at any age is incredibly difficult. Parental Bereavement Leave is available to parents who suffer a bereavement from 24 weeks of completed pregnancy up to the age of 18.Under existing laws, women are protected against any discriminatio...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordDemocratic Republic of Congo: Electricity and WaterForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28034More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help increase supplies of (a) potable water and (b) electricity in North Kivu.
Answer: The UK is a leading partner for the humanitarian response in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and is deeply concerned by the humanitarian impacts of the current situation in North Kivu. We are already the second largest donor in country, all...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordEducational Institutions: Labour TurnoverDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of publishing an education staff retention strategy.
Answer: Supporting our teachers is critical to the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and boost the life chances for every child, as the within-school factor that makes the biggest difference to a young person’s educational outcome is high...
Answered 9 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: HealthDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the report entitled Teacher Wellbeing Index 2024, published by Education Support on 20 November 2024.
Answer: Supporting our teachers is critical to the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and boost the life chances for every child, as the within-school factor that makes the biggest difference to a young person’s educational outcome is high...
Answered 9 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordEthiopia: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of allegations of serious human rights abuses and atrocities committed by the Ethiopian Government in
Answer: The UK is aware of reports of human rights violations in Amhara, and we are engaging all sides to call for peace and accountability. The Minister for Africa raised the issue when he met Prime Minister Abiy in October 2024. To help alleviate suffering, we ...
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHong Kong: Official SecretsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20666More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to declassify documents on Hong Kong dated prior to 1 July 1997.
Answer: Documents created about Hong Kong pre 1997 are part of the FCDO's ongoing high priority transfer programme to The National Archives. Currently we have transferred documents up to 1994 (Link to catalogue: https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20665More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of extending access to student finance to students from Hong Kong with a British National (Overseas) Visa.
Answer: I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for Edmonton and Winchmore Hill to the answer of 29 October 2024 to Question 10190.
Answered 24 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: TaiwanDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20664More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to negotiate a reciprocal social security agreement with Taiwan.
Answer: There are no current plans to negotiate a reciprocal social security agreement with Taiwan.
Answered 23 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: TaiwanDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20663More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to establish a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Taiwan.
Answer: Department officials continue to engage with Taiwanese officials. Any new reciprocal healthcare agreement between the United Kingdom and Taiwan would be subject to negotiations.
Answered 23 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPoverty: ChildrenDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 901821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent progress the Child Poverty Taskforce has made on developing strategies to help reduce child poverty.
Answer: Tackling the terrible state of child poverty in this country is our priority every day and the Taskforce is looking at every lever we can pull across Government to do this.The Taskforce has already heard from charities, experts and families and will publi...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: PovertyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18587More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of extending access to benefits for families with children who have no recourse to public funds on levels of child poverty.
Answer: In developing a Child Poverty Strategy, the Child Poverty Taskforce is considering all children across the United Kingdom. We recognise the distinct challenges of poverty faced by migrant children. The causes of child poverty are deep-rooted, with solutio...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMigrants: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 9 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent estimate her Department has made of the number of families that have no recourse to public funds.
Answer: The availability of data in respect of the number of families that have No Recourse to Public Funds condition is currently limited, while the Home Office transitions its casework operations to a new management information system until the transition proce...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
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