Tag: Andrew Rosindell

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2015-10-13.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his Department’s aims are for the state visit of President Xi Jinping in October 2015.

Mr Hugo Swire

The State Visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping on 20-23 October will set the tone and agenda for our relationship with China for the next decade, to develop a global partnership responding to the opportunities and challenges of the 21st Century. The visit will deliver major economic benefits for Britain through business deals, science and innovation co-operation, and enhanced links in education and culture. It will highlight the strength of the relationship in several areas: our openness to business links, our aim to make our economies fit for the future, and our response to important global issues.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2015-10-13.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what progress has been made in the arbitration dispute between the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Trusts and Care UK, over which institution will deliver services from the King George Elective Care Centre, Redbridge, on behalf of the Barking/Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Groups; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure that both parties receive a prompt decision by the arbitration tribunal.

Jane Ellison

We understand that Monitor is responding to a complaint made by Care UK about the procurement of elective care services at The North East London NHS Treatment Centre located at King George Hospital, Goodmayes.

We are advised that the investigation is on-going. Monitor published a statement of issues on 21 August and will publish its findings in due course.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2015-10-13.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department will review the Army’s rules of engagement in response to the court martial of Sergeant Blackman.

Penny Mordaunt

There are no plans to review the Army’s Rules of Engagement in response to the court martial of Sergeant Blackman. Rules of Engagement (ROE) are Operation not Service specific and set out the legal and policy constraints within which all UK forces must work. UK forces receive mandatory training in order to ensure that they understand the responsibilities and obligations placed on them by ROE profiles and UK and international law.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2015-10-13.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Israeli counterparts on recent outbreaks of violence in Israel and Palestine.

Mr Tobias Ellwood

We are deeply concerned by the recent spate of attacks and clashes across the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel. Officials at our Embassy in Tel Aviv discuss the situation frequently with Israeli officials. Most recently, on 12 October, the UK Charge d’Affaires raised our concerns with Israel’s Deputy Defence Minister, making clear that it is imperative that both sides actively de-escalate the tensions.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2015-10-13.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that Syrian refugees coming to Britain do not have criminal records or connections to extremist groups.

James Brokenshire

We take security extremely seriously in cases referred to us for resettlement, working closely with the UNHCR who have their own robust identification processes in place. When potential cases are submitted by the UNHCR for our consideration they are screened and considered by the Home Office for suitability for entry to the UK: we retain the right to reject individuals on security, war crimes or other grounds. For reasons of national security, we cannot provide further on the details of the screening process itself.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2015-10-13.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many regular soldiers he plans to maintain in each of the next three years.

Mark Lancaster

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my hon. Friend the Minister for Reserves (Mr Brazier) on 20 July 2015 to Question number 7353 to the hon. Member for North Durham (Mr Kevan Jones).

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2015-10-13.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effects of recent political instability in Turkey.

Mr David Lidington

The government continues to monitor closely developments in Turkey. We acknowledge Turkey’s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, whoever the perpetrator. We welcome reports of a PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party) ceasefire and hope that peace talks will resume soon. It is vital that the parliamentary elections on 1 November pass without further incident.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2015-10-13.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans her Department has to help Syrian refugees assimilate into British society.

Richard Harrington

The Home Office is working closely with colleagues in the Department for Communities and Local Government to plan for the integration of Syrian refugees.

We are carefully considering issues such as access to English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), how access to employment can best be supported and how to draw on the support offered from the voluntary sector, including refugee and disapora organisations as well as faith organisations.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2015-10-13.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his (a) Russian and (b) US counterparts on the extension of British airstrikes to Syria.

Michael Fallon

I have not held discussions with my Russian counterpart.

I have regular conversations with my US counterpart on a range of subjects, including the campaign against ISIL, and most recently met him on 9 October 2015. As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has said, there is a strong case to do more against ISIL in Syria, but the UK will not join Coalition air strikes against ISIL in Syria without the endorsement of Parliament.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2015-10-13.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the current level of representation of the British Overseas Territories at Westminster; and whether his Department plans to increase such representation and adopt a model similar to that used in (a) France and (b) the Netherlands.

Grant Shapps

The constitutional status of the Territories was reviewed prior to the publication of the 2012 White Paper: Security, Success and Sustainability. We believe that the fundamental structure of our constitutional relationship is the right one, with powers devolved to the elected governments of the Territories to the maximum extent possible consistent with the UK retaining those powers necessary to discharge its sovereign responsibilities.