Every parliamentary written question tabled by Andrew Snowden this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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How many asylum seekers are currently housed in properties that do not hold a valid HMO licence under the Housing Act 2004.
The Home Office has a legal obligation to support asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute. The Government is determined to restore order to the asylum system so that it operates swiftly, firmly and fairly, and ensures the rules are properly enforc...
How many properties used to house asylum seekers under the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services contract since 1 July 2024 did not hold a valid HMO licence under the Housing Act 2004 at the time
The Home Office has a legal obligation to support asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute. The Government is determined to restore order to the asylum system so that it operates swiftly, firmly and fairly, and ensures the rules are properly enforc...
What the average number of asylum seekers housed per property under the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services contract where that property is a House in Multiple Occupation is.
The Home Office has a legal obligation to support asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute. The Government is determined to restore order to the asylum system so that it operates swiftly, firmly and fairly, and ensures the rules are properly enforc...
Whether asylum seekers are currently housed in properties that do not hold a valid HMO licence under the Housing Act 2004.
The Home Office has a legal obligation to support asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute. The Government is determined to restore order to the asylum system so that it operates swiftly, firmly and fairly, and ensures the rules are properly enforc...
How many properties currently used to house asylum seekers under the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services contract are Houses in Multiple Occupation within the definition of the Housing Act 2004.
The Home Office has a legal obligation to support asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute. The Government is determined to restore order to the asylum system so that it operates swiftly, firmly and fairly, and ensures the rules are properly enforc...
What assessment her Department has made of the threat posed by the malicious use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by terrorist organisations in the UK.
The Home Office coordinates the government’s counter-drone policy and closely monitors how drones are being used in all threat areas, including organised crime, conflict zones, and terrorism. We work closely with other Government departments and operation...
How many staff in her Department are employed (a) wholly and (b) primarily to support the provision of multilingual communications and services; and at what cost to the public purse.
Home Office HR do not hold centrally details for roles or responsibilities for every member of staff, therefore this information can only retrieve via disproportionate effort.
Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of allowing fiancé visa holders to work where they have a pending application to switch to a spouse and partner visa.
The intention of a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner visa is to allow a marriage or civil partnership to take place in the UK. It is not a route to settlement.Where the requirements of the Immigration Rules are met, entry clearance will be granted for a...
What steps her Department is taking to reduce processing times for family visa applications.
The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, including service standards for processing visa applications, where applicable. The department is also in the process of implementing technology changes to improve efficienc...
What discussions she has had with technology companies on the implementation timetable for measures intended to prevent children from taking, sharing or viewing nude images on personal devices.
The Prime Minister announced on 8 June 2026 that the UK would become the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view nude images on their devices. This will prevent predators from being able to exploit and abuse v...
What provisions relating to live facial recognition will be included in the forthcoming Police Reform Bill.
The Police Reform Bill will introduce a new legal framework to underpin law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies, making it clear when use of these technologies can be justified, including creation of a single, expert...
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of live facial recognition technology on privacy rights.
The Police Reform Bill will introduce a new legal framework to underpin law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies, making it clear when use of these technologies can be justified, including creation of a single, expert...
What consideration she has given to criminal liability for technology company executives who do not comply with child-safety requirements.
The Prime Minister announced on Monday 8 June that Britain would become the first country in the world to make it impossible for children to take, share and view nude imagery. We will work with tech companies for three months to ensure that comprehensive ...
What assessment she has made of the potential effectiveness of device-level nudity blocking technology in preventing child sexual exploitation.
The Prime Minister announced on Monday 8 June that Britain would become the first country in the world to make it impossible for children to take, share and view nude imagery. We will work with tech companies for three months to ensure that comprehensive ...
What support the Home Office and British Police Forces are providing (i) the USA, (ii) Mexico and (iii) Canada to ensure the safety of British citizens attending the FIFA World Cup 2026.
During the tournament, a deployment from UK policing will support the host nations. This will include a mobile team working closely with the hosts in cities where the England team plays, engaging with travelling fans, and providing reassurance and advice....
How many community resolutions have been used by Lancashire police force in each of the last five years.
The Home Office collects information on the number of notifiable offences, and their investigative outcomes including community resolutions, recorded by the police in England and Wales The latest data for Lancashire police force can be found here https://...
How many private companies are contracted by her Department to provide hotel accommodation for asylum seekers in the UK.
Hotel accommodation is directly contracted by four providers, Serco, Mears, CRH and CTM. Further details relating to the contractual arrangements with these companies are provided below:SercoAASC - Asylum Accommodation & Support Services Contract NW -...
What steps her Department is taking to tackle human trafficking.
Modern slavery and Human Trafficking are a vicious crime that dehumanises people. Our government remains committed to tackling this crime in all its forms, and to giving survivors the support and certainty they need to recoverWe are taking forward a multi...
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of powers available to the police to stop suspected illegally modified e-bikes.
The police should treat any suspected illegally modified e-bike as a motor vehicle. Anyone driving a motor vehicle must have a valid driving licence and motor insurance. As an individual cannot get a licence for an e-bike, it is illegal to drive a modifie...
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of sponsor licence compliance inspections.
The latest data on the number of sponsor licence revocations can be found here: Migration transparency data - GOV.UK under the Sponsorship Transparency Data heading.This shows that, under the current Government sponsor licence revocations have significant...