Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 17 Mar 2021
Domestic Abuse Bill
"My Lords, I warmly thank my noble friend Lady Kennedy and the Minister for her response. Can the Minister confirm that the Nottinghamshire Police official definition is the following:
“Incidents against women that are motivated by an attitude of a man towards a woman and includes behaviour targeted towards a …..."Lord Hunt of Kings Heath - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 17th March 2021
Asked by:
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the likely number of people coming from Hong Kong under the British National (Overseas) visa moving to different geographic regions in the UK.
Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford
- Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
On 31 January the Home Office launched the new Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) route.
Since then, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has been working with partners across Whitehall and beyond to help new arrivals to settle into life in the UK. Planning assumptions and guidance on which services may need to prepare for BN(O) arrivals have been shared with local authorities and MHCLG will continue to work closely with local authorities to ensure that impacts on existing service provision are understood and addressed as appropriate.
We are clear landlords must take extra care to ensure no-one is discriminated against when carrying out right to rent checks. Successful applicants for the BN(O) route will receive either a biometric residence permit (BRP) or digital status, which will enable them to evidence their right to rent a property in the UK.
It is not standard practice for the Home Office to collect data around where people choose to settle once they receive their migration status. BN(O) status holders are entitled to settle wherever they choose within the United Kingdom.
The UK Government looks forward to welcoming applications from those individuals who wish to make our United Kingdom their home.
Written Question
Wednesday 17th March 2021
Asked by:
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what (1) discussions they are having with, and (2) guidance they have issued to, (a) local authorities, (b) landlord representatives, and (c) housing associations, to ensure that people coming to the UK from Hong Kong under the British National (Overseas) visa are able (i) to secure appropriate housing, and (ii) are not disadvantaged under the Right to Rent scheme by the need to demonstrate their immigration status.
Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford
- Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
On 31 January the Home Office launched the new Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) route.
Since then, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has been working with partners across Whitehall and beyond to help new arrivals to settle into life in the UK. Planning assumptions and guidance on which services may need to prepare for BN(O) arrivals have been shared with local authorities and MHCLG will continue to work closely with local authorities to ensure that impacts on existing service provision are understood and addressed as appropriate.
We are clear landlords must take extra care to ensure no-one is discriminated against when carrying out right to rent checks. Successful applicants for the BN(O) route will receive either a biometric residence permit (BRP) or digital status, which will enable them to evidence their right to rent a property in the UK.
It is not standard practice for the Home Office to collect data around where people choose to settle once they receive their migration status. BN(O) status holders are entitled to settle wherever they choose within the United Kingdom.
The UK Government looks forward to welcoming applications from those individuals who wish to make our United Kingdom their home.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 15 Mar 2021
Domestic Abuse Bill
"My Lords, that was a powerful speech by the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, particularly in relation to the ratification timetable. I hope the Minister is able to respond positively.
Listening to the debate, both at Second Reading and in Committee, and indeed today, I fail to see how any Member …..."Lord Hunt of Kings Heath - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 15 Mar 2021
Domestic Abuse Bill
"My Lords, like the noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson, I strongly support my noble friend Lady Royall. Like her, I essentially want to see a co-ordinated, consistent and mandatory approach to the flagging and targeting of perpetrators, with a statutory obligation on police, prison and probation services to identify, assess and …..."Lord Hunt of Kings Heath - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Mar 2021
Domestic Abuse Bill
"My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Campbell, and to support her in her wish to include carers within the scope of the Bill. As she said, this set of amendments would bring the relationship between a disabled person and their carer, whether paid …..."Lord Hunt of Kings Heath - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Mar 2021
Domestic Abuse Bill
"My Lords, I am very glad that the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, has brought this matter back to the attention of your Lordships on Report. Clearly, the idea of an advisory board is welcome and, like the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, I have no objection to the range of interests …..."Lord Hunt of Kings Heath - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Mar 2021
Domestic Abuse Bill
"My Lords, although I will speak to Amendment 15, I should say this on Amendment 44: who could not be moved by the remarks of the noble Baroness, Lady Newlove? In many ways the issues that she, the noble Baroness, Lady Helic, and the noble Lord, Lord Marks, have developed …..."Lord Hunt of Kings Heath - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 10 Feb 2021
Domestic Abuse Bill
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 10 Feb 2021
Domestic Abuse Bill
"My Lords, in moving Amendment 164 on behalf of my noble friend Lady Royall, I will also speak to my Amendment 177B. My noble friend is extremely sorry that she is not able to speak today due to a long-standing and immovable commitment. My remarks very much reflect her views …..."Lord Hunt of Kings Heath - View Speech
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