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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take to prevent harm to children held indefinitely in immigration detention centres and separated from their parents.[HL6736]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take to prevent harm to children held indefinitely in immigration detention centres and separated from their parents.[HL6736]
The Government do not hold children indefinitely in immigration detention centres and separated from their parents.
The Government made a commitment to end child detention for immigration purposes and has met that commitment by radically changing the system to ensure that the welfare of the child is at the heart of the decision and returns process.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (1) whether Bulgarian and Romanian citizens entering the UK after January 2014 to exercise their Treaty rights will be eligible to participate in the Help to Buy scheme;
[150587]
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (1) whether Bulgarian and Romanian citizens entering the UK after January 2014 to exercise their Treaty rights will be eligible to participate in the Help to Buy scheme;
[150587]
[holding answer 15 April 2013]: I refer the right hon. Member to my answer of today, Official Report, PQ 149898.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what access economically inactive migrants have to health and social care; and whether they have any plans for reform in that area.[HL6690]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what access economically inactive migrants have to health and social care; and whether they have any plans for reform in that area.[HL6690]
Economically inactive migrants can access National Health Service healthcare but can expect to be charged for NHS hospital treatment unless they are ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom or exempt from charges under regulations. If chargeable,
they will have to pay the full amount prior to treatment unless their need is urgent or immediate, in which case payment may take place afterwards. The department has concluded the initial phase of a major review of charging visitors and migrants for NHS care. We will consult on proposals for change shortly.
For social care, it is for each local authority to determine if they have a duty to provide social care to an individual, taking account of all circumstances and the relevant facts. There are currently no plans to make any changes in this area.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the basis of the statistic attributed to 10 Downing Street in the Guardian on 25 March that “the number of non-United Kingdom residents in social housing had risen from 6.5% in 2007 to more than 9% in 2011”; and, for that statistic, (1)...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the basis of the statistic attributed to 10 Downing Street in the Guardian on 25 March that “the number of non-United Kingdom residents in social housing had risen from 6.5% in 2007 to more than 9% in 2011”; and, for that statistic, (1)...
As outlined in the answer of 6 November 2012 (Official Report, Commons, col. 543W) this statistic relates to lettings made to tenants new to social housing and comes from published data on general needs social lettings made by private registered providers (housing associations) and local authority landlords in England, broken down by the nationality of the household reference person. These data are published in the department’s live table 754, which is available at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/social-lettings-tables-2011-to-2012.
The table is based on lettings information reported through the continuous recording of lettings (CORE) system and local authority returns.
The nationality of the household reference person is considered non-United Kingdom if the nationality collected for them on CORE is anything other than UK national resident in UK or UK national returning from residence overseas. Households where this question was not answered or was refused are excluded.
These statistics only include general needs social lettings made in England.
As outlined in the answer of 29 January 2013 (Official Report, Commons, col. 700W) the actual number may differ due to under-reporting of tenant nationality by some councils.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many immigrant households without previous residential status in the United Kingdom were allocated social housing in each of the past five years within (1) two years, and (2) five years, of entering the country; and how many of those allocations were in each local...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many immigrant households without previous residential status in the United Kingdom were allocated social housing in each of the past five years within (1) two years, and (2) five years, of entering the country; and how many of those allocations were in each local...
This information is not collected centrally.
Notwithstanding, I would observe that, in 2010-11, one in six existing social housing tenants in London were not British or Irish nationals and, across England in 2011-12, almost one in 10 social lettings made to tenants new to social housing were to non-United Kingdom nationals. This is why the Government intend to strengthen the rules on taxpayer-subsidised social housing and give greater priority to local people and members of the Armed Forces.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what English language training will be made available to leave to remain applicants after 28 October 2013.
[151498]
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what English language training will be made available to leave to remain applicants after 28 October 2013.
[151498]
From 28 October 2013, applicants for indefinite leave to remain in the UK or naturalisation as British citizens will be required to pass the Life in the UK test and have an intermediate level English language speaking and listening qualification. Details of the acceptable qualifications are contained in the Statement of Intent “Knowledge of language and life in the UK for settlement and naturalisation”, which was published on 8 April 2013 and is available in the House Library and at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/knowledge-of-language-and-life-in-the-uk-for-settlement-and-naturalisation-statement-of-intent
There is a wide range of English language tuition already available within the UK from private and public sector providers. There are no plans to provide additional government-funded tuition.
My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In so doing, I declare an interest as president of the Friends of Barka UK, a renowned homeless charity.
My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In so doing, I declare an interest as president of the Friends of Barka UK, a renowned homeless charity.
My Lords, the Government have not made a specific arrangement with the Government of Poland. The Polish embassy in London works closely with homeless charities such as Thames Reach, The Passage and Barka, as well as the Greater London Authority and Westminster council. Reconnecting rough sleepers to their home countries is the best way to tackle destitution. The embassy is able to assist by quickly providing travel documentation and advice to its citizens.
My Lords, the Government have not made a specific arrangement with the Government of Poland. The Polish embassy in London works closely with homeless charities such as Thames Reach, The Passage and Barka, as well as the Greater London Authority and Westminster council. Reconnecting rough sleepers to their home countries is the best way to tackle destitution. The embassy is able to assist by quickly providing travel documentation and advice to its citizens.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what arrangements are in place with the government of Poland to ensure the continuation of reconnection and rehabilitation programmes for destitute Polish rough sleepers in the United Kingdom.
My Lords, I thank the Minister for that Answer but is she aware that Barka, which deals mainly with destitute and homeless eastern European citizens, has, to date, already been able to rehabilitate 2,822 citizens from eastern Europe? That is largely thanks to funding from certain London boroughs, but now, with the economic crisis, much of that funding is being withdrawn. That means that those who previously could have been helped will still be on the streets of London. Can we not somehow find a way to resolve this problem and help these people go where they want to go—to their own homes?
My Lords, I thank the Minister for that Answer but is she aware that Barka, which deals mainly with destitute and homeless eastern European citizens, has, to date, already been able to rehabilitate 2,822 citizens from eastern Europe? That is largely thanks to funding from certain London boroughs, but now, with the economic crisis, much of that funding is being withdrawn. That means that those who previously could have been helped will still be on the streets of London. Can we not somehow find a way to resolve this problem and help these people go where they want to go—to their own homes?
My Lords, the noble Lord is correct that four London authorities that have been supporting Barka financially are now unable to do so. I agree with my noble friend that one of the important aspects regarding destitute immigrants is that they should be reconnected and helped to get back home. There are ways of doing that. The Polish embassy is helpful in providing documentation and Westminster City Council and the Greater London Authority have the means to do it. It is absolutely right that anybody who is here and not in a position to look after themselves would probably be better at home, and it is helpful for us to help to get them there.
My Lords, the noble Lord is correct that four London authorities that have been supporting Barka financially are now unable to do so. I agree with my noble friend that one of the important aspects regarding destitute immigrants is that they should be reconnected and helped to get back home. There are ways of doing that. The Polish embassy is helpful in providing documentation and Westminster City Council and the Greater London Authority have the means to do it. It is absolutely right that anybody who is here and not in a position to look after themselves would probably be better at home, and it is helpful for us to help to get them there.
My Lords, the noble Lord is correct that four London authorities that have been supporting Barka financially are now unable to do so. I agree with my noble friend that one of the important aspects regarding destitute immigrants is that they should be reconnected and helped to get back home. There are ways of doing that. The Polish embassy is helpful in providing documentation and Westminster City Council and the Greater London Authority have the means to do it. It is absolutely right that anybody who is here and not in a position to look after themselves would probably be better at home, and it is helpful for us to help to get them there.
My Lords, I thank the Minister for that Answer but is she aware that Barka, which deals mainly with destitute and homeless eastern European citizens, has, to date, already been able to rehabilitate 2,822 citizens from eastern Europe? That is largely thanks to funding from certain London boroughs, but now, with the economic crisis, much of that funding is being withdrawn. That means that those who previously could have been helped will still be on the streets of London. Can we not somehow find a way to resolve this problem and help these people go where they want to go—to their own homes?
My Lords, on the basis of government figures, rough sleeping in England has risen by 23% since 2010 and some 25% in London. The Mayor of London, supported by the coalition Government, committed to end rough sleeping by 2012. Are there any conversations or interviews planned with the mayor to find out where it is all going wrong?
My Lords, on the basis of government figures, rough sleeping in England has risen by 23% since 2010 and some 25% in London. The Mayor of London, supported by the coalition Government, committed to end rough sleeping by 2012. Are there any conversations or interviews planned with the mayor to find out where it is all going wrong?
My Lords, I am not sure about it going wrong. It is correct that more people are sleeping rough. There are a number of reasons for that, some of which are that at least half the rough sleepers in London are not UK nationals, so they have to be helped in the way in which I described. The Government already give the Mayor for London money to support No Second Night Out, which means that people are getting help immediately, so they are not sleeping out, particularly on these very cold nights.
My Lords, I am not sure about it going wrong. It is correct that more people are sleeping rough. There are a number of reasons for that, some of which are that at least half the rough sleepers in London are not UK nationals, so they have to be helped in the way in which I described. The Government already give the Mayor for London money to support No Second Night Out, which means that people are getting help immediately, so they are not sleeping out, particularly on these very cold nights.
My Lords, I am not sure about it going wrong. It is correct that more people are sleeping rough. There are a number of reasons for that, some of which are that at least half the rough sleepers in London are not UK nationals, so they have to be helped in the way in which I described. The Government already give the Mayor for London money to support No Second Night Out, which means that people are getting help immediately, so they are not sleeping out, particularly on these very cold nights.
My Lords, on the basis of government figures, rough sleeping in England has risen by 23% since 2010 and some 25% in London. The Mayor of London, supported by the coalition Government, committed to end rough sleeping by 2012. Are there any conversations or interviews planned with the mayor to find out where it is all going wrong?
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As the Poles have a marvellous reputation for being hard working, I am surprised that this issue is related particularly to Polish people. Does the Minister agree that a good many shelters are provided for the homeless in London, even in central London? I have been involved with some myself through charity. Does the Minister think that one of the big problems with a lot of homeless sleepers is their additional problems, and that it is not just about being short of money? Some have drug or alcohol problems, or some illness. Does she not think it important that these things should be available to people so that they can be dealt with in rehabilitation, even here, before they go back to their own countries?
As the Poles have a marvellous reputation for being hard working, I am surprised that this issue is related particularly to Polish people. Does the Minister agree that a good many shelters are provided for the homeless in London, even in central London? I have been involved with some myself through charity. Does the Minister think that one of the big problems with a lot of homeless sleepers is their additional problems, and that it is not just about being short of money? Some have drug or alcohol problems, or some illness. Does she not think it important that these things should be available to people so that they can be dealt with in rehabilitation, even here, before they go back to their own countries?
Yes, my noble friend raises an interesting point because a number of people who sleep rough have additional problems, such as mental health or alcohol problems. It is very important that when they are being helped to reconnect, those services are reconnected as well. There are organisations that do that, and if UK nationals are involved we ensure that they receive the services that they need.
Yes, my noble friend raises an interesting point because a number of people who sleep rough have additional problems, such as mental health or alcohol problems. It is very important that when they are being helped to reconnect, those services are reconnected as well. There are organisations that do that, and if UK nationals are involved we ensure that they receive the services that they need.
Yes, my noble friend raises an interesting point because a number of people who sleep rough have additional problems, such as mental health or alcohol problems. It is very important that when they are being helped to reconnect, those services are reconnected as well. There are organisations that do that, and if UK nationals are involved we ensure that they receive the services that they need.
As the Poles have a marvellous reputation for being hard working, I am surprised that this issue is related particularly to Polish people. Does the Minister agree that a good many shelters are provided for the homeless in London, even in central London? I have been involved with some myself through charity. Does the Minister think that one of the big problems with a lot of homeless sleepers is their additional problems, and that it is not just about being short of money? Some have drug or alcohol problems, or some illness. Does she not think it important that these things should be available to people so that they can be dealt with in rehabilitation, even here, before they go back to their own countries?
My Lords, I apologise to noble Lords for intervening twice in the same Question Time, which is not my wont, but I am very intrigued by the Question. Will the Minister say whether her department actually collects data on the nationality of rough sleepers? Secondly, are Poles disproportionately represented in that database? Thirdly, is she aware that if she were looking for a good Keynesian expansionary policy to get the economy going, collecting useless data is one of the best things I can think of?
My Lords, I apologise to noble Lords for intervening twice in the same Question Time, which is not my wont, but I am very intrigued by the Question. Will the Minister say whether her department actually collects data on the nationality of rough sleepers? Secondly, are Poles disproportionately represented in that database? Thirdly, is she aware that if she were looking for a good Keynesian expansionary policy to get the economy going, collecting useless data is one of the best things I can think of?
My Lords, useless data are useless; helpful data are helpful. Yes, we actually do collect figures about homelessness, which are important data.
Otherwise, we would not know how many people there are or where they come from. We cannot start reconnecting people if we do not have the data to know where they should go or whether they need additional help. We do know the hotspots across the country for rough sleeping, and I am sure that the noble Lord would agree that that is a good use of information.
My Lords, useless data are useless; helpful data are helpful. Yes, we actually do collect figures about homelessness, which are important data.
Otherwise, we would not know how many people there are or where they come from. We cannot start reconnecting people if we do not have the data to know where they should go or whether they need additional help. We do know the hotspots across the country for rough sleeping, and I am sure that the noble Lord would agree that that is a good use of information.
My Lords, useless data are useless; helpful data are helpful. Yes, we actually do collect figures about homelessness, which are important data.
Otherwise, we would not know how many people there are or where they come from. We cannot start reconnecting people if we do not have the data to know where they should go or whether they need additional help. We do know the hotspots across the country for rough sleeping, and I am sure that the noble Lord would agree that that is a good use of information.
My Lords, I apologise to noble Lords for intervening twice in the same Question Time, which is not my wont, but I am very intrigued by the Question. Will the Minister say whether her department actually collects data on the nationality of rough sleepers? Secondly, are Poles disproportionately represented in that database? Thirdly, is she aware that if she were looking for a good Keynesian expansionary policy to get the economy going, collecting useless data is one of the best things I can think of?