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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 15 July 2015 to Question 5239, from what countries of origin people were (a) who applied for or (b) were granted (i) asylum or (ii) another form of leave to remain.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 15 July 2015 to Question 5239, from what countries of origin people were (a) who applied for or (b) were granted (i) asylum or (ii) another form of leave to remain.
As previously stated, Her Majesty’s Government takes its commitments to its international obligations very seriously and asylum cases require special care. These obligations cannot permit the disclosure of information that could in turn make these individuals identifiable. This remains the position, and extends to the applications for other forms of leave. In view of the small number of individuals involved, disclosure of nationalities may lead to identification.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 29 June 2015 to Question 3491 on Immigration: Commonwealth Games 2014, what the countries of origin were of people (a) whose departures were unconfirmed, (b) who applied for asylum or another form of leave and...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 29 June 2015 to Question 3491 on Immigration: Commonwealth Games 2014, what the countries of origin were of people (a) whose departures were unconfirmed, (b) who applied for asylum or another form of leave and...
The breakdown by nationality of unconfirmed departures is as follows:
Ghana | 10 |
Cameroon | 9 |
Sierra Leone | 5 |
Uganda | 5 |
Bangladesh | 3 |
India | 2 |
Guyana | 1 |
Jamaica | 1 |
Kenya | 1 |
Nigeria | 1 |
Rwanda | 1 |
Whilst we have been unable to confirm the departure of 39 individuals from the UK following the Commonwealth Games 2014, this does not necessarily mean that those individuals are still in the country.
Her Majesty’s Government takes its commitments to its international obligations very seriously and asylum cases require special care. These obligations cannot permit the disclosure of information that could in turn make these individuals identifiable.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people who came to the UK to (a) take part in and (b) spectate at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have (i) remained in the UK illegally, (ii) applied for or been granted asylum and (iii) been...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people who came to the UK to (a) take part in and (b) spectate at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have (i) remained in the UK illegally, (ii) applied for or been granted asylum and (iii) been...
To your question answered on 7 July 2014, Official Report, column 55W, advised that the rigorous accreditation process that contributed to the success of our Olympic Games in 2012 also applied to those participating in the Commonwealth Games.
Comprehensive records checks on all Commonwealth Games participants and Games Family Members were conducted before they were cleared to enter the UK. We also introduced arrangements to confirm that people given Commonwealth Games clearance left the UK within their permitted time limits.
a) Over 105,000 Games Family Members (GFMs) were accredited to the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Of these:
(i) We have been unable to confirm the departure of 39 GFMs from the UK although this does not mean that they did not leave.
(ii) 21 have applied for or been granted asylum
(iii) 6 did not depart the UK and have applied or have been granted another form of leave to remain
b) People who visited Scotland to watch the Commonwealth Games were treated as visitors to the United Kingdom and as such the normal Immigration Rules applied.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment he has made of the benefits to (a) tourism and (b) the economy following the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment he has made of the benefits to (a) tourism and (b) the economy following the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Tourism is a devolved matter, so we have not made a specific assessment. However a lot of work is being done to promote the Commonwealth Games. VisitBritain are working with Glasgow City Marketing Bureau and VisitScotland to operate two media centres in Glasgow-the Main Press Centre and the Destination Media Hub. VisitBritain has also been working with the FCO to fully engage international media.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps he is taking to ensure that the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games will provide lasting benefits to the area.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps he is taking to ensure that the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games will provide lasting benefits to the area.
The UK Government is working with the Scottish Government, Glasgow city council, the Organising Committee and others to ensure that the 2014 Glasgow games will be success for Glasgow. The Scottish Government has published its legacy programme and initiatives for the Glasgow games.
The UK Government is supporting a joint business conference with the Scottish Government and the Commonwealth Business Council and the British Business House. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office used the UK’s extensive diplomatic network during the Queen’s Baton Relay to promote Scottish business and tourism and Visit Britain is using the games to promote tourism in Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps she has taken to ensure that people who visit Scotland to participate in or watch the Commonwealth Games in 2014 are not able to remain in the country illegally after the Games have finished.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps she has taken to ensure that people who visit Scotland to participate in or watch the Commonwealth Games in 2014 are not able to remain in the country illegally after the Games have finished.
The rigorous Accreditation Process applied to those participating in the Commonwealth Games which contributed to the success of our Olympic Games in 2012 have also been central to our preparations for Glasgow 2014.
Comprehensive records checks on all Commonwealth Games participants and Games Family Members are conducted before they are cleared to enter the UK. We have also introduced arrangements to confirm that people given Commonwealth Games clearance have left the UK within their permitted time limits.
People who visit Scotland to watch the Commonwealth Games are treated as visitors to the United Kingdom and as such the normal Immigration Rules apply.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what contribution his Department is making to the preparations for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what contribution his Department is making to the preparations for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The Scotland Office is committed to the success of the Commonwealth Games and has played a co-ordinating role in UK Government departments’ vital work on the preparations for the Games in a wide range of areas. Scotland Office Ministers and officials have been in extensive, regular and proactive contact with ministerial colleagues and officials in other UK Government Departments, with Shona Robison MSP (Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for the Commonwealth Games) and her officials, with Councillor Gordon Matheson and others in Glasgow City Council, with the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee, and with Police Scotland, and other stakeholders, to ensure that UK Government departments, fulfilling their reserved responsibilities, work as closely as possible with the devolved Administration and the Organising Committee.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will take steps to ensure that participants in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 are prevented from staying in the UK illegally after the Games have finished.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will take steps to ensure that participants in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 are prevented from staying in the UK illegally after the Games have finished.
The rigorous Accreditation Process that contributed to the success of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012 has also been central to our preparations for Glasgow 2014.
To minimise attempts to abuse our hospitality after the Games have ended, comprehensive record checks on all Commonwealth Games participants and Games Family Members are conducted before they are cleared to enter the UK. We have also introduced arrangements to confirm that people given Commonwealth Games clearance have left the UK within their permitted time limits.
Boxing, swimming, running and cycling, though not all at the same time, are incredibly well followed and practised sports across Northern Ireland. Will the Leader of the House make time for a debate on the legacy of the Commonwealth games so that we can see how the benefit of those...
Boxing, swimming, running and cycling, though not all at the same time, are incredibly well followed and practised sports across Northern Ireland. Will the Leader of the House make time for a debate on the legacy of the Commonwealth games so that we can see how the benefit of those...
The hon. Gentleman makes an interesting point. I do not know whether we have time available before the Commonwealth games for such a debate. We are very much looking forward to the Commonwealth games, which will be a tremendous event, and to the opportunity to see this country, not least...
The hon. Gentleman makes an interesting point. I do not know whether we have time available before the Commonwealth games for such a debate. We are very much looking forward to the Commonwealth games, which will be a tremendous event, and to the opportunity to see this country, not least...
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what estimate he has made of the number of employment opportunities resulting from the Commonwealth Games; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what estimate he has made of the number of employment opportunities resulting from the Commonwealth Games; and if he will make a statement.
It is estimated by the Organising Committee, Glasgow 2014 Ltd, that up to 30,000 employment opportunities will be created by the Commonwealth games.
I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.
I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.
Does my right hon. Friend agree that the preparation of these games by the city of Glasgow and both the Scottish and UK Governments is a prime example of how well we all work together and how important it is that we remain a United Kingdom to ensure that 300 years of history, union and co-operation continue in the years ahead?
Does my right hon. Friend agree that the preparation of these games by the city of Glasgow and both the Scottish and UK Governments is a prime example of how well we all work together and how important it is that we remain a United Kingdom to ensure that 300 years of history, union and co-operation continue in the years ahead?
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is another example of how Scotland has the best of both worlds. Scotland is the proud host nation of the Commonwealth games, but the UK is the host Commonwealth member state. We are working together on this very successfully. We are confident that the games will be a success and, of course, together in Team GB we have become a sporting superpower in the world. It is very important that we keep working together on sport.
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is another example of how Scotland has the best of both worlds. Scotland is the proud host nation of the Commonwealth games, but the UK is the host Commonwealth member state. We are working together on this very successfully. We are confident that the games will be a success and, of course, together in Team GB we have become a sporting superpower in the world. It is very important that we keep working together on sport.
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is another example of how Scotland has the best of both worlds. Scotland is the proud host nation of the Commonwealth games, but the UK is the host Commonwealth member state. We are working together on this very successfully. We are confident that the games will be a success and, of course, together in Team GB we have become a sporting superpower in the world. It is very important that we keep working together on sport.
Does my right hon. Friend agree that the preparation of these games by the city of Glasgow and both the Scottish and UK Governments is a prime example of how well we all work together and how important it is that we remain a United Kingdom to ensure that 300 years of history, union and co-operation continue in the years ahead?
Perhaps I should just remind my right hon. Friend that the constituent parts of the United Kingdom compete in their own right: there will be a Scottish team, a Welsh team, an English team and a Northern Irish team.
My right hon. Friend will be well aware that it is intended that there should be a service immediately after the Commonwealth games to mark the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the first world war. Can we be satisfied that my right hon. Friend and his Department will do everything to ensure that as many Heads of State from the Commonwealth not only visit the games but make themselves available for that service?
Perhaps I should just remind my right hon. Friend that the constituent parts of the United Kingdom compete in their own right: there will be a Scottish team, a Welsh team, an English team and a Northern Irish team.
My right hon. Friend will be well aware that it is intended that there should be a service immediately after the Commonwealth games to mark the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the first world war. Can we be satisfied that my right hon. Friend and his Department will do everything to ensure that as many Heads of State from the Commonwealth not only visit the games but make themselves available for that service?
My right hon. and learned Friend makes a very important point. There will be many commemorations of the centenary of the first world war, including in Glasgow the week after the beginning of the games. There is every indication that that will be attended internationally and the FCO will encourage foreign visitors to come along.
My right hon. and learned Friend makes a very important point. There will be many commemorations of the centenary of the first world war, including in Glasgow the week after the beginning of the games. There is every indication that that will be attended internationally and the FCO will encourage foreign visitors to come along.
My right hon. and learned Friend makes a very important point. There will be many commemorations of the centenary of the first world war, including in Glasgow the week after the beginning of the games. There is every indication that that will be attended internationally and the FCO will encourage foreign visitors to come along.
Perhaps I should just remind my right hon. Friend that the constituent parts of the United Kingdom compete in their own right: there will be a Scottish team, a Welsh team, an English team and a Northern Irish team.
My right hon. Friend will be well aware that it is intended that there should be a service immediately after the Commonwealth games to mark the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the first world war. Can we be satisfied that my right hon. Friend and his Department will do everything to ensure that as many Heads of State from the Commonwealth not only visit the games but make themselves available for that service?
The FCO is playing a strong role supporting the 2014 organising committee. Our high commissions across the Commonwealth are also drawing on our contribution to London 2012 to ensure Britain makes the maximum impact from what I am confident will be another spectacular performance from Team GB.
The FCO is playing a strong role supporting the 2014 organising committee. Our high commissions across the Commonwealth are also drawing on our contribution to London 2012 to ensure Britain makes the maximum impact from what I am confident will be another spectacular performance from Team GB.
What contribution his Department is making to preparations for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
What contribution his Department is making to preparations for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
What contribution his Department is making to preparations for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
The FCO is playing a strong role supporting the 2014 organising committee. Our high commissions across the Commonwealth are also drawing on our contribution to London 2012 to ensure Britain makes the maximum impact from what I am confident will be another spectacular performance from Team GB.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what financial assistance his Department has provided to shooting organisations to help them prepare for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what financial assistance his Department has provided to shooting organisations to help them prepare for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
British Shooting was awarded £153,000 from Sport England’s Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014 medal support programme.