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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many Serbs have returned to Kosovo in each month since 1st January 2002. - Includes figures. (Holding answer 6 February 2003).
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many Serbs have returned to Kosovo in each month since 1st January 2002. - Includes figures. (Holding answer 6 February 2003).
Asked by
Marquess of Lothian
(Conservative)
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
30 January 2003
For answer on
12 February 2003
Answered on
12 February 2003
Mr. Ancram: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many Serbs have returned to Kosovo in each month
since 1 January 2002. [95547]
Mr. Straw: [holding answer 6 February 2003]: United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) figures indicate that from January to April
2002 inclusive, an average of 72 Serbs returned each month to Kosovo. The figures for the remaining months of 2002 are: May (93),
June (56), July (68), August (97), September (206), October (43), November (44), December (27). Figures for returns to Kosovo in
January 2003 are not yet available.
Subjects
Asylum; Refugees; Serbia; Kosovo
Date
12 February 2003
Reference
95547; 399 c794W;399 c792W
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Asked by
Parmjit Dhanda
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
What recent discussions he has had with the Government of Pakistan about the movement of Afghans across their border.
Subjects
Asylum; Borders; Pakistan; Refugees; Afghanistan
Date
8 January 2002
Reference
377 c405-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What recent discussions he has had with the Government of Pakistan about the movement of Afghans across their border.
What recent discussions he has had with the Government of Pakistan about the movement of Afghans across their border.
Asked by
Parmjit Dhanda
(Labour)
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
11 December 2001
For answer on
8 January 2002
Answered on
8 January 2002
Subjects
Asylum; Borders; Pakistan; Refugees; Afghanistan
Date
8 January 2002
Reference
377 c405-6; 22997
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Asylum; Pakistan; Refugees; Afghanistan
Date
8 January 2002
Reference
377 c406
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Asylum; Pakistan; Terrorism; Refugees; Afghanistan
Date
8 January 2002
Reference
377 c407
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Asylum; Borders; Pakistan; Security; Refugees; Afghanistan
Date
8 January 2002
Reference
377 c407
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Asylum; Borders; Pakistan; Refugees; Afghanistan
Date
8 January 2002
Reference
377 c405-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he will announce the increase in remuneration for the asylum support adjudicators for 2001-02. - Includes figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he will announce the increase in remuneration for the asylum support adjudicators for 2001-02. - Includes figures.
Asked by
Chris Pond
(Labour)
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
2 May 2001
For answer on
3 May 2001
Answered on
3 May 2001
Mr. Pond: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will announce the increase in remuneration for the asylum
support adjudicators for 2001-02. [160483]
Mr. Straw: The chief asylum support adjudicator's remuneration will be equivalent to grade 6.1 of the SSRB judicial scale, which for
2001-02 will be £99,420.
The asylum support adjudicators remuneration (and daily fees) will be increased by 3.7 per cent. in line with the recommendations of
the Senior Salaries Review Body report No. 46, the twenty-third report on senior salaries (Cm 4995), which was presented to
Parliament in February 2001.
Subjects
Asylum; Increases; Pay; Refugees; Asylum Support Adjudicators
Date
3 May 2001
Reference
367 c706W; 160483
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Asked by
John Wilkinson
(Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What assessment he has made with his EU counterparts of the operation of the Dublin Convention on the treatment of asylum seekers.
Subjects
Asylum; EU action; Refugees; Dublin Convention
Date
9 April 2001
Reference
366 c699-700
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Asylum; EU action; Refugees; Dublin Convention
Date
9 April 2001
Reference
366 c699-700
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Asylum; EU action; Refugees
Date
9 April 2001
Reference
366 c702
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Asylum; EU action; Refugees; Dublin Convention
Date
9 April 2001
Reference
366 c701
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Asylum; EU action; Refugees
Date
9 April 2001
Reference
366 c701-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Asylum; EU action; Refugees; Dublin Convention
Date
9 April 2001
Reference
366 c700-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What assessment he has made with his EU counterparts of the operation of the Dublin Convention on the treatment of asylum seekers.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What assessment he has made with his EU counterparts of the operation of the Dublin Convention on the treatment of asylum seekers.
Asked by
John Wilkinson
(Conservative)
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
26 March 2001
For answer on
9 April 2001
Answered on
9 April 2001
Subjects
Asylum; EU action; Refugees; Dublin Convention
Date
9 April 2001
Reference
366 c699-700; 156027
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Statement on what the outcome of the Justice and Home Affairs Council held in Brussels on 15th to 16th March was; what the Government's voting record at the Council was; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to document 6943-01, copy in Library.
Statement on what the outcome of the Justice and Home Affairs Council held in Brussels on 15th to 16th March was; what the Government's voting record at the Council was; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to document 6943-01, copy in Library.
Asked by
Jim Hood
(Labour)
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
16 March 2001
For answer on
26 March 2001
Answered on
26 March 2001
Mr. Hood: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the outcome of the Justice and Home Affairs Council held in
Brussels on 15 to 16 March was; what the Government's voting record at the Council was; and if he will make a statement. [154788]
Mr. Straw: I, together with the Minister of State, Home Office, my hon. Friend the Member for Hornsey and Wood Green (Mrs. Roche),
represented the United Kingdom at the Justice and Home Affairs Council on 15 and 16 March. The main matters dealt with at the
meeting were as follows:
A points
The A points were approved as in document 6943-01 (a copy of which is in the Library), with the exception of item 2, Council
Decision updating the Common Consular Instructions. The Government did not vote on those items in which the United Kingdom does not
participate.
Mixed Committee Illegal Immigration via the Western Balkans
The Council gave firm support for the United Kingdom, Commission and Italian initiatives. I reported that the United Kingdom was
prepared to commit 10 immigration officers for 12 months to work in joint teams supporting Croatian and Bosnian border services, and
urged others to provide similar resources. Five member states gave commitments to provide personnel.
Directive and Framework Decision on preventing the facilitation of entry and residence of illegal immigrations
Member states were divided on the level of penalty for facilitating illegal entry into the European Union (EU) and on the scope of
an exemption for those acting with humanitarian motives. Although a majority of delegations were willing to accept as a compromise a
Presidency proposal for a six year minimum maximum penalty where the offence involved specified aggravating circumstances, others
argued for a higher penalty of between eight and 10 years. The Presidency sought, without success, to achieve consensus on an
alternative approach involving agreement on a six year penalty by all, with those member states who wished to impose a 10 year
penalty making a joint Declaration to do so. There was, however, agreement on making the offence of facilitation as defined in the
Directive extraditable. It was also agreed that work should continue on the two draft instruments with a view to reaching political
agreement at the May Council.
Schengen Implementation in Nordic Countries
The Mixed Committee noted that evaluations had been completed and border controls between the Nordic states, including Iceland and
Norway, and the existing Schengen area would be lifted on 25 March.
Main Agenda Proposal for a Council Directive on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of mass influx of
displaced persons and on measures promoting a balance of efforts between member states in receiving such persons and bearing the
consequences thereof
The Presidency reported positively on progress. Outstanding issues on duration, decision making, access to asylum procedures and
solidarity were to be dealt with by Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) in time for adoption at the 28-29 May Justice
Home Affairs Council.
Council Regulation reserving to the Council: implementing powers with regard to certain detailed provisions and practical procedures
for examining visa applications. Council Regulation reserving to the Council implementing powers with regard to certain detailed
provisions and practical procedures for carrying out local border checks and surveillance
These texts were remitted to COREPER.
Civil crisis management
Over lunch, the Council exchanged views with the High Representative, Javier Solana, as part of the preparations for the Police
capabilities commitment conference on 10 May. Ministers stressed the importance of proper training of the police involved.
Fight against drugs through law enforcement
The Council held a public debate focused on the themes of criminal law, practical law enforcement and EU action with the candidate
countries.
The Council welcomed the Commission's intention to present a communication on drugs in April. This would include: proposals for
evaluating the implementation of the EU Action Plan in 2002 and 2004; a drugs follow-up table; and an assessment of implementation
of the joint action on synthetic drugs. It was important to maximise assistance to candidate countries through the Poland and
Hungary Aid for Reconstruction of the Economy and Mesures d'Assistance programmes and to pursue early participation in the EU drugs
observatory.
The Council discussed harmonisation of legislation on drug trafficking and common penalties. A Commission proposal for a framework
decision on harmonising drug trafficking legislation would be published in April.
My hon. Friend the Minister of State drew attention to the priorities set out in the United Kingdom paper: an all encompassing drugs
scoreboard; tough penalties to be agreed by the end of 2001; confiscation of convicted drug traffickers' passports and travel
banning orders; speeding up the production of supply side indicators; agreement by the end of 2001 to the drug action plans for the
candidate countries; and increased co-operation with Turkey.
Crime prevention--towards a European crime prevention policy
Political agreement was reached by unanimity on the draft Council Decision establishing the European Crime Prevention Network and
Articles 1 to 4 of the Hippocrates funding programme, subject to consideration of the European Parliament's opinion on both texts
which was expected in mid-April. The Presidency's paper on a European Crime Prevention Policy was agreed.
Draft Framework Decision on the protection of the environment through criminal law
The Council discussed handling of the draft framework decision in the light of the Commission's proposal for a directive, which
sought to impose an obligation on member states to introduce criminal sanctions for breaches of existing Community environmental
legislation. The majority of member states expressed support for the objectives of the draft framework decision. They accepted that
consideration would need to be given to the issues raised by the Commission's proposal but were clear that criminal sanctions were
matters for the Third Pillar and argued for a clear declaration to that effect. The Presidency concluded that the Council had
reached provisional agreement concerning the objectives and in principle the content of the framework decision, but would instruct
officials to examine whether it was necessary to complement the framework decision in the light of the Commission's proposal.
Fight against cybercrime
The Commission presented its Communication on cybercrime. This envisages future legislation proposals to approximate member states'
legislation on: child pornography on the internet; computer hacking and virus attacks; racist/xenophobic material on and off the
internet; and mutual recognition of pre-trial order in cybercrime investigations.
Candidate Countries
On 16 March, an informal meeting was held in the margins of the Council with candidate countries, including Turkey, with the aim of
strengthening practical co-operation; in particular discussion focused on the fight against organised crime, asylum and illegal
immigration. The United Kingdom was represented by officials.
Subjects
Crime prevention; Crime; Asylum; ICT; Drugs; Internet; EU action; EU justice and home affairs; Organised crime; Proceeds of crime; Refugees; EU immigration; EU Justice Home Affairs and Civil Protection Council
Date
26 March 2001
Reference
154788; 365 c492-5W;365 c495-7W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to reimburse local authorities for their expenditure on supporting unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to reimburse local authorities for their expenditure on supporting unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
Asked by
Paul Clark
(Labour)
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
26 February 2001
For answer on
27 February 2001
Answered on
27 February 2001
Mr. Paul Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to reimburse local authorities for their
expenditure on supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. [151650]
Mr. Straw: I have today laid before the House a Special Grant Report which sets out the arrangements for reimbursing local
authorities in England for the costs of supporting unaccompanied asylum seeking children as a result of their duties under the
Children Act 1989.
The Special Grant Report explains the areas of expenditure which will be eligible for the grant and the timescales for local
authorities to make their claims.
Subjects
Children; Asylum; Costs; Government assistance; Local government; Local government finance; Refugees
Date
27 February 2001
Reference
151650; 363 c601W
House
House of Commons
The asylum system.Third opposition day debate (part 1). Motion negatived on division (268 to 152).Amendment agreed on question.
The asylum system.Third opposition day debate (part 1). Motion negatived on division (268 to 152).Amendment agreed on question.
Lead member
Ann Widdecombe
Answering member
Jack Straw
Department
Home Office
Type
Opposition days
Subjects
Asylum; Applications; Housing; Immigration controls; Refugees; Voucher schemes
Date
1 February 2001
Reference
362 c471-506
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Queens speech debate (fifth day) on home affairs and inner cities. Amendment to loyal address negatived on division (329 to 169)
Queens speech debate (fifth day) on home affairs and inner cities. Amendment to loyal address negatived on division (329 to 169)
Lead member
Ann Widdecombe
Answering member
Jack Straw
Type
Queen's speech debates
Procedure
Addresses to the Crown
Subjects
Crime; Curfews; Asylum; Police; Poverty; Young people; Young offenders; Urban areas
Date
12 December 2000
Reference
359 c497-590
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the requests for political asylum made by former FSB officers. - Inc fact that details of individual cases are not disclosed to third parties for reasons of confidentiality.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the requests for political asylum made by former FSB officers. - Inc fact that details of individual cases are not disclosed to third parties for reasons of confidentiality.
Asked by
Julian Lewis
(Conservative)
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
6 November 2000
For answer on
13 November 2000
Answered on
13 November 2000
Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the requests for political
asylum made by former FSB officers. [137489]
Mr. Straw: All asylum applications are fully and carefully considered on their individual merits, by specially trained officers in
the Integrated Casework Directorate of the Home Office. Details of individual cases are not disclosed to third parties for reasons
of confidentiality.
Subjects
Asylum; Applications; Intelligence services; Russia
Date
13 November 2000
Reference
356 c541W; 137489
House
House of Commons