The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answer on 2nd September 2024:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Azerbaijan regarding the release of prisoners of war and civilians detained by Azerbaijan when taking control of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Continue reading “Bishop of Southwark asks about UK communications with Azerbaijan regarding release of Armenian prisoners of war”The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answer on 2nd September 2024:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government what representations they have received about (1) the delay in introducing eVisas, and (2) the requirement that, notwithstanding this delay, those with biometric residence cards must apply for a replacement eVisa by 31 December.
Lord Hanson of Flint (Lab, FCDO): The Home Office continues to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including ILPA and the 3million, as we roll out eVisas and are grateful for their feedback.
eVisas are a key part of delivering a border and immigration system which will be ‘digital by default’ by 2025, a change that will enhance the customer experience, deliver excellent value, and increase the immigration system’s security and efficiency.
Continue reading “Bishop of Southwark asks about difficulties with introduction of eVisas”The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answers on 2nd September 2024:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the report, Carer’s Allowance Overpayments, published by Carer’s UK on 26 July.
Continue reading “Bishop of Southwark asks about government approach to carer’s allowance”The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answer on 15th May 2024:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government whether they intend to resume funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), following the publication of the Independent Review of Mechanisms and Procedures to Ensure Adherence by UNRWA to the Humanitarian Principle of Neutrality on 22 April.
Continue reading “Bishop of Southwark asks about funding for United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)”The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answer on 10th May 2024:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the recent Refugee Council report Keys to the City 2024: ending refugee homelessness in London and its finding that in the two years to September 2023, there was a 239 per cent increase in refugees requiring homelessness support from local authorities after being evicted from Home Office asylum accommodation.
Continue reading “Bishop of Southwark asks about homelessness among refugees”The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answer on 10th May 2024:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to undertake an impact assessment of the closure of the Work and Health Programme this autumn and the impact of this on enabling disabled people to enter the job market.
Continue reading “Bishop of Southwark asks about disability and employment”The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answer on 9th May 2024:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to regulate identity tracing agencies in relation to the recovery of debt.
Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con, Treasury): The Government wants to see fair treatment of individuals in problem debt, and there is a range of work underway across government and regulators to promote responsible practices for debt recovery.
Continue reading “Bishop of Southwark asks about regulation of identity tracing agencies used in debt recovery”The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answer on 2nd May 2024:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel regarding the occupation by Israeli settlers of Cows Garden in the Armenian Quarter of the Old City in Jerusalem on 3 April.
Continue reading “Bishop of Southwark asks about occupation of part of the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem by Israeli settlers”The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answer on 1st May 2024:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made regarding the 12 targets set out in the Levelling Up the United Kingdom white paper, published on 2 February 2022.
Continue reading “Bishop of Southwark asks about progress on levelling-up targets”The Bishop of Southwark received the following written answers on 1st May 2024:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the Orpheopolis system of French orphanages for the orphaned children of police officers; and what assessment they have made of the benefits of introducing such a facility in England and Wales.
Continue reading “Bishop of Southwark asks about support for families of police officers and police recruitment”
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