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HANSARDIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: Archdiocese of Birmingham Case StudyToday the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse has published its latest case study report, which can be found at www.iicsa.org.uk This report relates to the Archdiocese of…20 Jun 2019HANSARDRefugee ProtectionThe UK is today reaffirming its ongoing commitment to supporting refugees, and to working with partners to find a longer-term approach to refugee protection, an approach that…17 Jun 2019HANSARDSecurity and Intelligence: Implementation Stock-takeFollowing the 2017 terrorist attacks in Manchester and London, MI5 and counter-terrorist policing conducted a review process which looked at how intelligence was handled prior to…11 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigration SystemMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right. As he will know, we have already announced steps in that direction in the White Paper, because we want to make it easier for those who…10 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigration SystemI am happy to give my hon. Friend that reassurance. We recognise that the future system must work for the valuable industries that make this nation great. We are working with many…10 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am sure the hon. Lady will agree that it is absolutely right that the police, and those involved in law enforcement more generally, take advantage of changes in technology.…10 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am very much aware of that. Forced marriage is of course a terrible form of abuse. The Government have introduced a range of measures to tackle the crime, including the creation…10 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to raise this issue. I am sure he has in mind the horrific attack that was reported at the weekend and that I condemn in the absolute…10 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsFirst, I thank my hon. Friend for the work that she has already done to bring this about. She was one of the Members of the House to make the case for the scheme so powerfully and…10 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigration SystemI was very concerned to hear about that case when the hon. Lady contacted me, and I am pleased that the young man’s parents are now at his bedside. I can give her the assurance…10 Jun 2019HANSARDAsylum Application ProcessThe Home Office is committed to ensuring that asylum claims are considered and protection is granted, where necessary, as soon as possible. We have ambitious plans to improve the…10 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeThe settlement scheme is working incredibly well. To update the House, 800,000 applications have already been made since its launch, with almost 700,000 concluded. The hon.…10 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeEU citizens are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, and we want them to stay. The EU settlement scheme enables them to do so, and we launched a £3.75 million marketing…10 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigration SystemOn the hon. and learned Lady’s first question, it sounds as though she has not read the White Paper yet because it talks about increasing post-study work permits. On the question…10 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigration SystemThat is exactly why the proposal is in the White Paper I published earlier this year.10 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigration SystemI understand why my hon. Friend has raised this case, and I can assure him that the Home Office is taking it very seriously. He will, perhaps, appreciate that I cannot comment on…10 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigration SystemI very much agree with the hon. Gentleman about the importance of international students, including their importance as an export for our economy. He will be pleased to learn that…10 Jun 2019HANSARDViolent Crime: Young PeopleThe hon. Lady will know that the Government have been very clear, as have previous Governments, that drugs and the crime related to drug gangs are leading to serious violence and…10 Jun 2019HANSARDViolent Crime: Young PeopleMay I take this opportunity to extend my sympathy to Ellie’s family for what has happened and their terrible loss? My hon. Friend is absolutely right that to tackle serious…10 Jun 2019HANSARDAsylum Application ProcessThe hon. Lady will know that in certain circumstances asylum seekers can work: after a year and if the occupation is on the shortage occupation list. She is right: I have said…10 Jun 2019