Every parliamentary written question tabled by Ben Obese-Jecty this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What the average administrative cost was of granting a person British citizenship in the latest period for which data is available.
The Home Office publishes the fees charged and the estimated unit cost of processing immigration and nationality applications on Gov.UK. This can be reviewed via the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-fees-transparency-data.
When her Department last checked conditions at Marshall BioResources in Huntingdon.
The Animals in Science Regulation Unit conducts both announced and unannounced audits to ensure establishments compliance with the terms of their licences, the Code of Practice and with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA). Each establishment that holds specially protected species, such as dogs, will be audited at least once every year. All other establishments will receive an audit at least every three years.ASPA provides protections for animals bred in the UK for use in scientific procedures. All establishments licenced to breed protected animals under ASPA are required to comply with the published Code of Practice, which sets out standards for the appropriate care and accommodation of animals.
How funding for the fire and rescue service is calculated.
Government funding for fire and rescue services is provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) through the Local Government Finance Settlement in the form of revenue support grant (RSG) and retained business rates.The amount of funding that fire and rescue services receive is determined and distributed using a formula owned by MHCLG.
Whether Cambridgeshire Constabulary will be awarded the South East Allowance, in the context of that arrangement for Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire constabularies.
The independent Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) and Senior Salaries Review Body (PRRB) make recommendations to the Government on the appropriate level of pay and allowances for police officers.This Government will give very careful consideration to any recommendations regarding the South East Allowance.
Pursuant to the Answer of 12 February 2025 to Question 29603 on Animal Experiments: Licensing, when her Department plans to begin its internal review into the duration of project licences for animal research under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
Work is ongoing to conduct an internal review in relation to the duration of project licences for animal research under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA). The Home Office intends to report on the review by the end of 2025.The regulatory framework has a rigorous approach to the application of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) in all applications for programmes of work involving animals. Establishments conducting research must have robust internal governance systems and processes that ensure the regulated activities carried out at the establishment are undertaken in accordance with the principles of the 3Rs. Our application of the 3Rs principles continuously evolves with scientific developments.
Pursuant to the Answer of 13 February 2025 to Question 30351 on Undocumented Migrants: Repatriation, how many voluntary returns were given financial support by the Voluntary Returns Service under the criteria of having been sleeping rough between 4 July 2024 and 31 January 2025.
I refer the Honourable Member to the Answer I gave him on 6 February to Question 28420.
Pursuant to the Answer of 13 February 2025 to Question 30207 on Undocumented Migrants: Repatriation, how many voluntary returns were given financial support by the Voluntary Returns Service under the criteria of being part of a family group that will travel together, including someone under 18 years old between 4 July 2024 and 31 January 2025.
I refer the Honourable Member to the Answer I gave him on 6 February to Question 28420.
Pursuant to the Answer of 13 February 2025 to Question 30203 on Undocumented Migrants: Repatriation, how many individual voluntary returns were awarded (a) up to £1,000, (b) between £1,000 and £2,000 and (c) between £2,000 and £3,000 by the Voluntary Returns Service between 4 July 2024 and 31 January 2025.
I refer the Honourable Member to the Answer I gave him on 6 February to Question 28420.
Pursuant to the Answer of 13 February 2025 to Question 30349 on Undocumented Migrants: Repatriation, how many voluntary returns were given financial support by the Voluntary Returns Service under the criteria of being under 18 and travelling alone between 4 July 2024 and 31 January 2025.
I refer the Honourable Member to the Answer I gave him on 6 February to Question 28420.
Pursuant to the Answer of 13 February 2025 to Question 30350 on Undocumented Migrants: Repatriation, how many voluntary returns were given financial support by the Voluntary Returns Service under the criteria of being under 21 and a care leaver between 4 July 2024 and 31 January 2025.
I refer the Honourable Member to the Answer I gave him on 6 February to Question 28420.
Pursuant to the Answer of 13 February 2025 to Question 30206 on Undocumented Migrants: Repatriation, how many voluntary returns were given financial support by the Voluntary Returns Service under the criteria of having received a letter from the Home Office confirming they are a victim of modern slavery between 4 July 2024 and 31 January 2025.
I refer the Honourable Member to the Answer I gave him on 6 February to Question 28420.
Pursuant to the Answer of 14 February 2025 to Question 30379 on Europol, whether the Border Security Command is one of the UK agencies that continues to undertake operations with European law enforcement partners.
The Border Security Command (BSC) is focused on strategic oversight and system leadership to secure the UK border. As part of that leadership the BSC works closely with a range of UK agency partners who do undertake operations with European law enforcement partners such as Europol.
Pursuant to the Answer of 13 February 2025 to Question 30205 on Undocumented Migrants: Repatriation, how many voluntary returns were given financial support by the Voluntary Returns Service under the criteria of their claim for asylum in the UK having been refused between 4 July 2024 and 31 January 2025.
I refer the Honourable Member to the Answer I gave him on 6 February to Question 28420.
Pursuant to the Answer of 13 February 2025 to Question 30204 on Undocumented Migrants: Repatriation, how many voluntary returns were given financial support by the Voluntary Returns Service under the criteria of returning to a developing country between 4 July 2024 and 31 January 2025.
I refer the Honourable Member to the Answer I gave him on 6 February to Question 28420.
Pursuant to the Answer of 14 February 2025 to Question 30696 on Border Security Command, what the minimum grade is that a civil servant would need to be in order to be eligible to act as the Interim Border Security Commander.
If the Secretary of State were obliged at some future point to designate a civil servant as the Interim Border Security Commander, they would make the decision based on the skills and experience of the individual to perform the functions as set out in the legislation on behalf of the crown for the interim period.
Pursuant to the Answer of 14 February 2025 to Question 30375 on Undocumented Migrants: Organised Crime, what progress the Border Security Command has made through participation in the UK-Italy Illicit Finance Taskforce.
The UK and Italy are global leaders in disrupting economic crime and under the taskforce both nations will be sharing law enforcement strategies, policy, and expertise to maximise our disruptive effect on financial flows into the UK, Italy and across Europe.The inaugural UK/Italy Illicit Finance Taskforce meeting was held in Rome, Italy on the 4th of February 2025. It was attended by UK law enforcement officials from the Border Security Command, NCA, HMRC and Immigration Enforcement. Attendees, including representatives from the Guardia Di Finanza, discussed organised immigration crime commonalities, joint initiatives and irregular migration flows impacting illicit finance activity in both Italy and the UK.The Taskforce is now focussed on agreeing deliverables, including consideration of the new Irregular Migration and OIC Sanctions regime and joint operational activity.
Whether she expects the Border Security Commander to publish an annual report for 2024-25.
The Border Security Command (BSC) was established on 5 July 2024 and Martin Hewitt CBE QPM took on the role of Border Security Commander on 7 October 2024. The BSC’s first priority is tackling organised immigration crime (OIC) and reducing irregular migration to the UK, and the Commander is already providing effective systems leadership to deliver this. Any announcements on how the BSC will report on its activities will be made in the normal way in due course.If the Secretary of State was obliged at some future point designate a civil servant as the Interim Border Security Commander, they would make the decision based on the individuals.
With reference to clause eight of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, which civil servants would be eligible to serve as the Interim Border Security Commander.
The Border Security Command (BSC) was established on 5 July 2024 and Martin Hewitt CBE QPM took on the role of Border Security Commander on 7 October 2024. The BSC’s first priority is tackling organised immigration crime (OIC) and reducing irregular migration to the UK, and the Commander is already providing effective systems leadership to deliver this. Any announcements on how the BSC will report on its activities will be made in the normal way in due course.If the Secretary of State was obliged at some future point designate a civil servant as the Interim Border Security Commander, they would make the decision based on the individuals.
How many Afghans who initially arrived in the UK by small boat are now part of the Afghan Resettlement Programme.
Individuals who arrive in the UK via small boat are not considered to meet the requirements for a grant of permission to remain in the UK, and are not therefore expected to be included in any of our resettlement schemes.
How many Afghan nationals have arrived via small boats since August 2021.
The Home Office publishes statistics on small boat arrivals to the UK in the ‘Immigration System Statistics Quarterly Release’. Data on detected irregular arrivals by method of entry and nationality is published in table Irr_D01 of the ‘Irregular migration to the UK detailed datasets’ with the latest data up to the end of September 2024. Data up to the end of December 2024 is due to be published on 27 February 2025. Information on how to use the dataset can be found in the ‘Notes’ page of the workbook.