Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hanson of Flint on 24 March (HL15469), whether the Home Office has commissioned a second external peer review of the National Centre for Social Research evaluation of the pilot move on period for newly recognised refugees; and if so, when they expect that peer review to be completed.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

The independent evaluation led by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) has undergone external peer review as part of the publication process, including the requirement for two satisfactory external peer reviews.

Publication is expected in Spring 2026, subject to Ministerial clearance.

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hanson of Flint on 27 April (HL16209), what steps they will take to implement the recommendations of the report by Liverpool City Council, A Review of Safety Related Matters: Liverpool Victory Parade: 26th May 2025, published on 6 March, to ensure that, during major events, local authorities have the power to prohibit (1) scaffolding and other equipment posing a height risk to spectators, and (2) the use of flares.

Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, event organisers must already conduct their activities in such a way that the public are not exposed to risk. They must also make suitable risk assessment, including assessing risks from crowd dynamics like climbing onto structures. Clients and contractors must ensure that unauthorised access onto scaffolding is prevented. Compliance is enforced by the HSE or local authorities.

Local authorities and the police have powers to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by misuse of pyrotechnics. The Government keeps the effectiveness and proportionality of the pyrotechnics framework under continuous review.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hanson of Flint on 14 April (HL14589), what assessment they have made of reporting by the BBC on 24 April that Jeffrey Epstein paid for at least five women to study in London; and whether they will now review their assessment  that there is "no evidence" of English-language course enrolment being misused for trafficking.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Home Office monitors trafficking and exploitation risks across the immigration system and identifies and supports potential victims, including through the National Referral Mechanism.

There is no evidence indicating systemic misuse of English‑language course enrolment for trafficking or exploitation purposes.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hanson of Flint on 17 March (HL15097), why information relating to the vehicle recovery options assessment consultation is not being communicated to all recognised industry stakeholders; and whether they plan to publish an interim update and timeline for the consultation outcome.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

The government recognises the importance of this consultation to industry stakeholders.

Following the closure of the consultation in July 2025, Home Office officials have been analysing consultation responses and to progress preparatory work to publish a response.

The government response will be published as soon as time allows.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hanson of Flint on 17 March (HL14714), what is the policy of the Ministry for Housing, Community and Local Government on whether written representations to their consultations or calls for evidence from an individual or organisation subject to a policy of non-engagement are not read or substantively considered in that consultation process.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

As announced in the Protecting What Matters publication on the 9^th March, we are currently updating and embedding the 2024 engagement principles which will assist public bodies to not confer legitimacy, funding or influence on extremist groups.

Each department must consider their own due diligence when choosing to engage with any organisation or individual and, if asked, we will advise and share information to help inform their decisions.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hanson of Flint on 20 April (HL16210), when they intend to provide the promised update.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

The noble lord will appreciate that this question relates to a live investigation, and I am unable to comment on any timelines relating to it.

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