Every parliamentary written question tabled by Gavin Robinson this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Pursuant to the answer of 15 July to Question 17732 on Immigration Controls, how many illegal entrants have been detected using these powers in Northern Ireland; how many have subsequently been detained; and how many have subsequently been deported.
Awaiting answer.
Pursuant to WPQ17732, how many occasions these powers have been used within 3 miles of the land border between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
Awaiting answer.
Pursuant to WPQ17732, to provide detail on how many occasions UK Border Force have used these powers in Northern Ireland; to include (a) the number of vehicle searches (b) number of bus/coach inspections and (c) the number of maritime boardings.
Awaiting answer.
Pursuant to WPQ17732, to detail on how many occasions these powers have been exercised jointly with PSNI in Northern Ireland.
Awaiting answer.
How many UK Border Force Officers are permanently deployed in Northern Ireland and how many officers are dedicated to inland immigration enforcement.
Awaiting answer.
How many times UK Border Force has exercised powers to stop, board and inspect vehicles, public transport, buses and boats for immigration purposes in each of the last five calendar years.
Awaiting answer.
What powers UK Border Force has to stop, board and inspect vehicles, public transport, buses and boats for immigration purposes.
Awaiting answer.
How many third country asylum applications have been handled in Northern Ireland in each of the last 5 calendar years, following the applicants having been in the UK for 6 months and 1 day.
Awaiting answer.
What information his Department holds on the number of claimants to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme who have less than 12 months to live; and whether they are being prioritised.
IBCA are prioritising claims for those who are sadly nearing the end of their lives, followed by older age groups, as recommended by the Infected Blood Inquiry.Based on community feedback, the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is prioritising claims for people who have been told by a medical professional that they may have 12 months or less to live. This is regardless of whether they are infected, affected, a beneficiary of an estate of a deceased infected person, or registered with an Infected Blood Support Scheme. IBCA collects information regarding this via their registration service, allowing them to prioritise claims appropriately.The delivery of compensation is a matter for the IBCA as an operationally independent body. IBCA publishes regular updates on its website of the progress made in delivering compensation, including how many individuals have received compensation payments across all groups. The latest update can be found here: https://ibca.org.uk/statistics/registration-and-compensation-progress-update-9-April-2026.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the (a) capacity of and (b) progress within the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.
As of 9 April, the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) has paid over £2 billion in compensation. As of 1 October 2025, IBCA had asked every living infected person who is registered with a support scheme to come forward and start their claim. IBCA has now opened the service for the first claims from infected people who were never compensated, deceased infected people, and living affected people. This met the Government’s targets for compensation delivery in 2025. With each new cohort, IBCA are starting small, allowing them to learn what additions to the claim service are needed. This will allow them to open their service to more people as the service is built around specific needs. Whilst the roll out of the scheme is an operational decision for IBCA as an independent body, the Government fully supports its commitment to moving forward as swiftly as possible.
What his expected timeline is for concluding all claims to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, including those with registered intent.
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) Framework Document, published in March 2025, sets out the timelines agreed between IBCA and Cabinet Office; namely for the bulk of infected people to be paid no later than the end of 2027 and the bulk of affected people to be paid no later than the end of 2029.I have been absolutely clear that these dates should not be viewed as targets for delivery, but rather ‘backstops’. These timescales have been agreed with IBCA, to ensure that the door is kept open for those who have not yet identified themselves as being infected or affected.The Government fully supports IBCA in its commitment to move forward as swiftly as possible, and it is a positive step that all registered infected people have now been contacted to begin their claim, and that IBCA has started the first claims from all eligible groups.
What is the total monetary value of the contract between his Department and the Davies Group for the handling, administration and negotiation of civil compensation claims against his Department.
The current contract limit of liability between the Ministry of Defence and the Davies Group is £10,195,000 ex VAT.
How much his Department paid the Davies Group for services relating to the handling of civil compensation claims in each of the last five financial years.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question 111121 on 23 March 2026. This is available at: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-02-05/111121
How many people employed by the Davies Group were authorised to negotiate and settle civil compensation claims on behalf of the Ministry of Defence in each of the last five years.
The resourcing of the contract is a matter for the Davies Group. The Ministry of Defence maintains regular engagement with the Davies Group to provide support as required and to discuss resourcing matters.
How many variations, contract extensions or modifications have been made to the contract between his Department and the Davies Group for claims handling services in the last five years; and whether any such variations resulted in an increase in the overall contract value.
There has been an extension to the Davies Group claims handling contract and a consequential increase to the limit of liability.
What the average caseload was per Davies Group claims handler authorised to negotiate settlements in each of the last five years.
The resourcing of the contract is a matter for the Davies Group. The Ministry of Defence maintains regular engagement with the Davies Group to provide support as required and to discuss resourcing matters.
By what percentage the annual value of payments made by his Department to the Davies Group for claims handling services has increased in each of the last five financial years.
Referring to the previous answer to Parliamentary Question (124614) the percentage value of payments made to Davies Group has increased by the proportions below for the financial years (FY) in question: FY2021-22: 106.39%FY2022-23: 25.05%FY2023-24: 16.38%FY2024-25: 753.55%
What the ratio is of claims handlers to active compensation claims in each UK jurisdiction in each of the last five financial years.
The resourcing of the contract is a matter for the Davies Group. The Ministry of Defence maintains regular engagement with the Davies Group to provide support as required and to discuss resourcing matters.
How many Davies Group claims handlers with authority to negotiate and settle Ministry of Defence compensation claims are assigned to claims arising in Northern Ireland or from NI solicitors firms.
The resourcing of the contract is a matter for the Davies Group. The Ministry of Defence maintains regular engagement with the Davies Group to provide support as required and to discuss resourcing matters.
What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the number of Davies Group claims handlers with authority to negotiate resolutions for managing the volume of outstanding civil compensation claims, including noise-induced hearing loss claims.
The Ministry of Defence and Davies Group continue to monitor closely and flex resources in response to surges in the number of NIHL claims. Davies Group staffing levels have increased over the past twelve months, and a further recruitment campaign is underway. The situation is dynamic and under constant review during frequent and regular communications between the Department and Davies Group.