Kim Johnson MP: written questions
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Written questions
Department for Work and Pensions: StaffDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on (a) exemptions for and (b) flexibility in (i) sponsored visa and (ii) skilled workers visa guidance staff in her Depar
Answer: The Secretary of State, and ministers, regularly meet with Cabinet and ministerial colleagues, regarding a range of matters. DWP takes the welfare of its staff very seriously and continues to provide a range of support to colleagues employed on time limit...
Answered 13 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: Labour TurnoverDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will publish (a) staff turnover, (b) the number of new recruits and (c) the number of vacancies in her Department in each of the last three months.
Answer: a) The annual turnover rate for DWP ending in the last three months is 7.0% in September, 6.8% in October and 6.6% in November. Annual end of year turnover rates are published in the DWP Annual Report and Accounts.b) DWP has had 2,063 new recruits between...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: StaffDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many staff in her Department are required to pay the NHS Health Surcharge.
Answer: The Department does not hold the data requested.
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: StaffDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, in which of her Department's offices there are staff employed on sponsored visas who will not meet the salary threshold at the end of the current visa term.
Answer: DWP currently sponsors 169 employees. The number of DWP staff that are currently sponsored by the department who will not meet the salary threshold at the end of their current visa is unknown. Each case will depend on the individuals’ specific circumstanc...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Work and Pensions: StaffDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many staff in her Department are on sponsored visas; and how many will not meet the skilled worker visa salary threshold at the end of their visa term.
Answer: DWP currently sponsors 169 employees. The number of DWP staff that are currently sponsored by the department who will not meet the salary threshold at the end of their current visa is unknown. Each case will depend on the individuals’ specific circumstanc...
Answered 12 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPrisoners: Open PrisonsMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many and what proportion of Parole Board recommendations on moving (a) prisoners serving an Imprisonment for Public Protection sentence and (b) other prisoners to open conditions were rejected by the Governme
Answer: In the response to PQ 15952, it was explained that the transfer of an indeterminate sentence prisoner to open conditions is a decision for the Secretary of State. It was also explained that there is no current power for the Government to overrule a Parole...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordParoleMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 29 November 2024 to Question 15952, on Prisoners, how many and what proportion of Parole Board recommendations on releasing (a) prisoners serving an Imprisonment for Public Protection se
Answer: In the response to PQ 15952, it was explained that the transfer of an indeterminate sentence prisoner to open conditions is a decision for the Secretary of State. It was also explained that there is no current power for the Government to overrule a Parole...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordParoleMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 29 November 2024 to Question 15952 on Prisoners, how many and what proportion of Parole Board recommendations were rejected by the Government in each of the last 12 months.
Answer: In the response to PQ 15952, it was explained that the transfer of an indeterminate sentence prisoner to open conditions is a decision for the Secretary of State. It was also explained that there is no current power for the Government to overrule a Parole...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordColombia: EmbassiesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support the British Embassy in Colombia is offering to young protestors who remain incarcerated after protests in 2021.
Answer: The UK supports the right of Colombians to protest peacefully. We have raised concerns with the Colombian authorities since the start of the 2021 protests, urging them to investigate any excessive use of force and for those responsible to be held to accou...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the findings of the Association of Colleges' report entitled The educational provision for 14 to 16-year-olds in further education colleges in England, published in November 2024, whether she
Answer: The department has noted with interest the Association of Colleges report about educational provision for 14 to 16-year-olds in further education (FE) colleges in England. Funding for 14 to 16-year-olds in FE colleges is based on the same approach as for ...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordGaza: IsraelMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many potential violations of international humanitarian law by Israel he has assessed since 8 October 2023.
Answer: The MOD works closely with the FCDO, who continue to assess Israel’s commitment and capability to comply with International Humanitarian Law.
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPrisonersMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many and what proportion of Parole Board decisions on (a) moving prisoners to open conditions, and (b) releasing prisoners were overruled by the Government in each of the last (i) 12 months, and (ii) 5 years.
Answer: The transfer of an indeterminate sentence prisoner to open conditions is a categorisation decision for the Secretary of State. However, historically, before approving transfer the Secretary of State has sought the advice of the Parole Board. Even where th...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFree School Meals: Departmental CoordinationDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on automatically enrolling all eligible pupils for free school meals.
Answer: The department recognises the vital role played by free school meals (FSM) and encourages all eligible families to take their entitlement up. There are currently around 2.1 million pupils eligible for and claiming FSM.To make it as easy as possible to rec...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordLocal Housing Allowance: Temporary AccommodationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of not increasing Local Housing Allowance rates in 2025-26 on the number of households requiring temporary accommodation.
Answer: The Government recognises that homelessness levels are too high and there are a range of contributing factors. We will look carefully at these issues as we develop our strategy for ending homelessness. When reviewing the Local Housing Allowance (LHA), the...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of additional funding for homelessness services.
Answer: I refer my hon Friend to the answer given to Question UIN 12953 on 18 November 2024.
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordIndependent Healthcare Providers Network: CorrespondenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent correspondence he has received from David Hare, Chief Executive of the Independent Healthcare Providers Network.
Answer: The Department has received several pieces of ministerial correspondence from the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) since the Government came into office. These have related to how the independent sector can support the Government’s commitme...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEmployers' Contributions: Civil SocietyTreasuryTabled 13 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14103More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to employer National Insurance contribution rates on third sector organisations; and whether she plans to provide further funding to support charities
Answer: The Government recognises the important role charities play in our society, and has made it a priority to reset the relationship with civil society and build a new partnership to harness their full potential by developing a Civil Society Covenant recognis...
Answered 22 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTourismDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how her Department plans to engage with (a) the cruise industry and (b) other tourism sectors in the development of tourism planning.
Answer: DCMS is committed to working collaboratively with all sectors of the tourism industry to support sustainable growth and resilience across the sector. The Department engages regularly with representatives from the cruise industry, as well as other key tour...
Answered 15 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPassenger ShipsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to engage with the cruise industry; and whether she plans to invite representatives of that industry to join industry groups that her Department convenes.
Answer: DCMS recognises the significant role the cruise industry plays in the broader tourism and hospitality sectors. The Department regularly engages with a range of stakeholders across the tourism sector, including the cruise industry, to understand their pers...
Answered 15 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTourism Industry Council: Passenger ShipsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to consider the cruise industry’s role in (a) inbound, (b) outbound and (c) domestic tourism when determining the membership of a re-established Tourism Industry Council.
Answer: DCMS is reviewing how best it works with industry and local and devolved authorities to drive forward an ambitious plan for UK tourism and the visitor economy. We are committed to ensuring that we work with the whole of the tourism sector, including those...
Answered 15 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTravellers: Caravan SitesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 13244More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to protect the Tara Park Traveller site in Liverpool; if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the consultation with the residents of that site
Answer: I am unable to comment on individual planning cases because of the departments quasi-judicial role in the planning system.However, planning policy is clear that, in respect of Traveller sites, it is for elected local authorities to make their own assessme...
Answered 18 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVisas: Digital TechnologyHome OfficeTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made a human rights impact assessment of the transition from Biometric Resident Permits to eVisas.
Answer: An Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) was completed on the first phase of the roll out of eVisas to EEA nationals on 9 November 2020, which built on the Policy Equality Statement (PES) for the EUSS which was produced in 2017 and published on the gov.uk webs...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordVisasHome OfficeTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12514More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made an equalities impact assessment on the transition from Biometric Resident Permits to eVisas.
Answer: An Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) was completed on the first phase of the roll out of eVisas to EEA nationals on 9 November 2020, which built on the Policy Equality Statement (PES) for the EUSS which was produced in 2017 and published on the gov.uk webs...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Pupil ExclusionsDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12497More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Question 7596 on Special Educational Needs, how many and what proportion of children who had been excluded from school were then registered at special schools by (a)
Answer: The department does not centrally hold statistics showing how many children who had been excluded from school were then registered at special schools. However, there are legal duties on schools and local authorities to provide suitable full-time education...
Answered 11 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPupil Referral Units: Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12496More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answers of 14 October to Questions 7569 on Special Educational Needs and 7570 on Pupil Referral Units, how many and what proportion of children who attended Special Educational Needs schools wer
Answer: The department does not hold statistics centrally showing how many children who attended special schools were then registered at pupil referral units in each of the last ten years.
Answered 11 Nov 2024
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