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HANSARDNational Asylum Support ServiceThere are basically three types of accommodation: the initial, hostel-type accommodation facilities for people arriving here; hotel accommodation facilities, as the noble Baroness…06 May 2020HANSARDNational Asylum Support ServiceMy Lords, all asylum seekers currently accommodated in asylum support properties can receive advice on asylum support and associated Covid-19 guidance and signposting through our…06 May 2020HANSARDNational Asylum Support ServiceMy noble friend is absolutely right that migrants arriving in the UK should be assessed. Certainly, if they are being put into accommodation, we want to ensure that they are not…06 May 2020HANSARDNational Asylum Support ServiceThe noble Baroness might be pleased to know that we are currently reviewing the level of allowance, taking Covid-19 factors into consideration. However, I cannot promise uplifts…06 May 2020HANSARDNational Asylum Support ServiceMy Lords, we have worked closely with Public Health England to ensure that asylum accommodation providers follow relevant guidance and are supporting asylum seekers to social…06 May 2020HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate for some really powerful and thoughtful contributions. Picking up on the last point from the noble Lord, Lord…06 May 2020HANSARDDomestic ViolenceThe noble Lord will know the web facilities that are available, and the Home Office has separately provided £2 million to support helpline and website provision. On his broader…05 May 2020HANSARDDomestic ViolenceOne of the things the Government have done is to announce £3.2 billion of funding for local authorities to support the most vulnerable victims in our society. Of course, the noble…05 May 2020HANSARDDomestic ViolenceWe are reaching out to everybody. I cannot say for certain about faith groups, but I can certainly get him some information about that. One of the things that was first and…05 May 2020HANSARDDomestic ViolenceI totally understand that point. This has been on our radar, and we have engaged with police and communities. Neighbours can set up silent codewords with potential victims, which…05 May 2020HANSARDPolicing: Covid-19 Guidance and LegislationThe reason for that protection was the shortage of bats in Europe. We have been working closely with the Bat Conservation Trust, Defra and Natural England’s wildlife teams and…05 May 2020HANSARDPolicing: Covid-19 Guidance and LegislationI totally agree with the noble Lord. He has pointed out very clearly the distinction between the guidance and the regulations. We need to be mindful of that.05 May 2020HANSARDPolicing: Covid-19 Guidance and LegislationI totally agree with the noble Lord that public parks are absolutely vital to people, not just so that they can get exercise but for their mental well-being. I did a test run in…05 May 2020HANSARDPolicing: Covid-19 Guidance and LegislationIt is right that the CPS reviews what are new powers to protect the NHS and to save lives. However, it is also crucial that we learn from any mistakes. Therefore, the CPS is…05 May 2020HANSARDDomestic ViolenceMy Lords, the Government are monitoring and responding to domestic abuse issues arising during this period, and £28 million of the £750 million announced by the Treasury for…05 May 2020HANSARDDomestic ViolenceI take my noble friend’s point about stalking. Whenever money is given out to charities, it is within a competitive process, as it were—a fair process—but I will certainly take…05 May 2020HANSARDPolicing: Covid-19 Guidance and LegislationThe College of Policing guidance is there not to replace the government guidance but to assist the police as they go about their daily work. As I said to the noble Baroness, Lady…05 May 2020HANSARDDomestic ViolenceThe noble Baroness hits on a point that will be at the heart of what happens not only during the coronavirus pandemic period but as we come out of it. We have put in £5 million of…05 May 2020HANSARDDomestic ViolenceIt is a crucial point. We have made £1.6 million available immediately to the NSPCC to expand and promote its helpline for adults. Expanding the helpline will mean that many more…05 May 2020HANSARDDomestic ViolenceMy Lords, I did not denounce the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy; I pointed out some of the unintended consequences of stirring up tensions when a household might…05 May 2020