Tag: Andrew Rosindell

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2015-02-11.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the success of efforts to reduce the potential radicalisation of British Muslims in the UK.

James Brokenshire

Work to stop people being drawn into extremist and terrorist activity remains
a priority and is focused on: limiting the circulation of terrorist and extremist
material on the internet, supporting more resilient communities and ensuring
individuals at risk of being drawn into terrorism are provided with the support they
need.

In March 2014 we launched a new tool for the public to report terrorist
material to the Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit (CTIRU). Public
referrals have tripled since it launched. Working in partnership with industry,
the CTIRU refers unlawful terrorist content to them for removal.

Since February 2010, CTIRU has secured the removal of over 75,000
pieces of unlawful terrorist content with 75% of this total removed since
December 2013.

Radicalisation does not only happen online. We continue to disrupt
propagandists who seek to radicalise vulnerable people directly and counter
their narrative. The police and agencies routinely take action against those
who promote terrorism under our existing terrorist legislation. In the year
ending 30 June 2014, there were 239 persons arrested for terrorism related
offences.

We also exclude foreign nationals from the UK on the grounds of
unacceptable behaviour. Training on awareness of radicalisation now includes
specific advice in relation to travel to Syria and Iraq. We have trained
130,000 frontline staff who may come into contact with potential travellers and
run courses equipping parents to identify risks and have the confidence to seek
support should they need it.

The police, local authorities and all sectors included in the Prevent duty have
a vital role to play in responding to concerns that individuals are being drawn
into terrorism and extremism. Where specific concerns have been raised and
individuals consent, the multi-agency Channel programme provides tailored
support to people identified as at risk of radicalisation.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2014-07-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what consular assistance is available to British nationals travelling to and around North Korea.

Mr Hugo Swire

The British Embassy in Pyongyang can only provide limited consular assistance to British Nationals in some parts of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) as a result of the limited access allowed to these areas. If a British National is based within the capital, where possible, regular consular services can be provided. British Nationals travelling independently should report their travel plans to the British Embassy in advance. Full travel advice for the DPRK is available at: www.gov.uk

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2015-02-11.

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people were in full-time employment in Havering in each year since 2010.

Mr Rob Wilson

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2014-07-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance her Department gives to police on ensuring that children whose parents have been arrested and detained are taken care of in the interim.

Mike Penning

The police have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of
children under Section 11 of the Children Act 2004.

All frontline officers have a crucial role to play in identifying, protecting
and safeguarding children. Police officers attending domestic violence
incidents, for example, should be aware of the effect of such violence on any
children normally resident in the household.

The College of Policing issues authorised professional practice guidance in
relation to detention and custody. This makes clear that staff must be aware of
the potential implications of detention for each detainee and their dependants.
Detainees should be asked about any caring responsibilities during the
booking-in process. This information must be recorded in the risk assessment or
other appropriate place in the custody record. If a detainee is identified as
having dependants for whom arrangements are required, appropriate arrangements
should be made as necessary to find alternative care.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2014-07-15.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will lower tax duty on cigarettes.

Priti Patel

Budget 2014 announced that tobacco duty rates will continue to rise by 2% above RPI each year until the end of the next Parliament.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2014-07-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps are taken to ensure adults living with children are made aware of convicted sex offenders moving within a close proximity to their residence.

Norman Baker

The Coalition Government is committed to ensuring we have the best arrangements in place to protect children and families from harm.

Under the Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, members of the public are able to make an application for information to the police about a particular individual who has contact with a child, or children, in order to prevent harm.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2014-07-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he intends to lay before the House a Statutory Instrument to reflect the establishment of the Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees; and if he will make statement.

Anna Soubry

It is our intention to change legislation to reflect the establishment of the Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees. The Armed Forces Bill 2015 represents the most likely opportunity to make the change through primary legislation.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2014-07-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance her Department issues to the police to ensure that riots are stopped as quickly as possible.

Mike Penning

The Home Office has not issued any such guidance. The management of public order is an operational matter for the police. Guidance on public order policing is contained in the police’s Authorised Professional Practice.

In July 2012, the Home Secretary issued the Strategic Policing Requirement (SPR).

This sets out the strategic threats that are of such gravity as to be of national importance or can only be countered effectively and efficiently through national policing capabilities. Public order is one of these threats. Chief Constables are required to have regard to the SPR when exercising their responsibilities. Police and Crime Commissioners are required to hold Chief Constables to account for the delivery of the SPR and should have regard to the SPR when producing their police and crime plans.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2014-07-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that service personnel are effectively reintegrated into society following active service duty.

Anna Soubry

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has robust measures in place to prepare our Service personnel for civilian life. As Lord Ashcroft highlighted in his recent review of transition arrangements, the vast majority of Service leavers make a successful transition.

All Service leavers are entitled to resettlement assistance from the Ministry of Defence funded Career Transition Partnership (CTP). We work with all industry sectors to offer Service leavers a range of employment options through the creation of partnerships with major organisations such as BAE Systems, Jaguar, Siemens and Google. The CTP helped 85% of Service leavers find sustainable employment within six months of leaving the Armed Forces in 2013-14.

The MOD supports a range of schemes to help Service leavers secure appropriate accommodation, and provides briefings on housing and finance. The £200 million Forces Help to Buy scheme began on 1 April 2014, meaning that Servicemen and women can now borrow up to 50% of their salary, up to a maximum of £25,000, interest free, providing a boost to those needing to find a deposit to buy their own home. In February 2014, LIBOR funding of £40 million was announced to support charities which assist veterans with housing needs. Projects are expected to include hostels and half-way houses for veterans, supported housing for the wounded, injured and sick, and long-term care homes.

The Veterans UK Helpline can provide advice on a wide range of issues, including healthcare, accommodation, training and benefits. The helpline can be reached on 0808 1914 218.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andrew Rosindell on 2014-07-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to protect civil liberties whilst tackling Islamic extremism across the UK.

James Brokenshire

The government is committed to disrupting extremism and we use the full force of the law to do so, including proscribing groups concerned in terrorism, prosecuting the perpetrators of hate crime and excluding preachers of hate from the UK. We also remain committed to protecting fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of speech. That is why it is vital that we challenge those extremist ideas that also form part of a terrorist ideology, and threaten these freedoms. Central to this is challenging those behaviours and views which run counter to our shared values, which include freedom of speech, democracy, the rule of law, equality of opportunity and treatment, and the rights of all men and women to live free from persecution of any kind.