Every parliamentary written question tabled by Grahame Morris this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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What the (a) staff headcount, (b) full-time equivalent number of staff and (c) departmental budget required to administer the Frontier Worker Visa scheme was in each year between 2021-22 and 2024-25.
The department operates a flexible staffing model to ensure that available resources are deployed effectively according to demand. As such, staff engaged on the Frontier Worker Visa scheme are also engaged in the administration of other high-volume routes.
Which UK Visas and Immigration international (a) application points and (b) decision-making centres processed applications to work in (i) construction, (ii) maintenance and (iii) seafaring roles in the offshore wind industry under the Offshore Wind Workers Concession scheme between 2017 and 2023.
Visa applications for the Offshore Wind Workers Concession Scheme were processed by the following Decision Making Centres (DMCs): Riyadh, Beijing, Manila, Bogota, Istanbul, Pretoria, Chennai, Warsaw, Abu Dhabi, Amman, New Delhi, Croydon, Liverpool and Sheffield.A number of construction, maintenance and seafaring roles were also processed by the above DMCs.
How many people holding a Frontier Worker Permit have retained worker status.
The information requested is not currently available from published statistics, and the relevant data could only be collated and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.
What steps she is taking to ensure that people with a Frontier Worker Permit are (a) on UK employment contracts and (b) paid above the National Minimum Wage.
The Frontier Worker Permit scheme implements our commitment under the Citizens’ Rights Agreements to protect the rights of EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens who were frontier working in the UK before the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 for as long as they continue to be frontier workers.The Agreements provide that frontier workers must not be discriminated against on grounds of nationality as regards employment, remuneration and other conditions of work and employment. Free and confidential advice on the National Minimum Wage is available by contacting Acas on 0300 123 1100. Any worker who believes they are not receiving what they are entitled to can also complain directly to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs via their online complaints form on GOV.UK, which can be found by searching “complain about pay and work rights”.
Whether her Department monitors the number of (a) EEA and (b) non-EEA resident workers qualified in (i) construction, (ii) maintenance and (iii) seafaring roles who transit through the UK to work on offshore renewable energy projects licenced by the UK Government in waters over 12 nautical miles from the coastline.
The Frontier Worker Permit scheme implements our commitments under the Citizens’ Rights Agreements to protect the rights of EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens who were frontier working in the UK before the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 for as long as they continue to be frontier workers.It is not possible to extract data from Home Office systems on Frontier Worker permits by occupation. Accordingly, there have been no discussions with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero about Frontier Worker permit holders employed in the offshore renewable energy sector.
If she will take steps to monitor the number of Frontier Worker Permits held by non-resident workers in the offshore renewable energy sector; and what discussions her Department has had with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on this issue.
The Frontier Worker Permit scheme implements our commitments under the Citizens’ Rights Agreements to protect the rights of EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens who were frontier working in the UK before the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 for as long as they continue to be frontier workers.It is not possible to extract data from Home Office systems on Frontier Worker permits by occupation. Accordingly, there have been no discussions with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero about Frontier Worker permit holders employed in the offshore renewable energy sector.
If she will monitor the number of Frontier Worker Permits held by non-resident workers in the offshore renewable energy sector; and what discussions officials in her Department have had with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on Frontier Worker Permits held by those workers.
The Frontier Worker Permit scheme implements our commitments under the Citizens’ Rights Agreements to protect the rights of EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens who were frontier working in the UK before the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 for as long as they continue to be frontier workers.It is not possible to extract data from Home Office systems on Frontier Worker permits by occupation. Accordingly, there have been no discussions with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero about Frontier Worker permit holders employed in the offshore renewable energy sector.
Pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2025 to Question 57224 on Police: Pensions, if she will make an estimate of the number of surviving partners currently in receipt of a survivor’s pension under the 1987 Police Pension Scheme who would lose their entitlement upon remarriage or cohabitation.
The Home Office does not hold data on the number of surviving partners currently receiving a survivor’s pension under the 1987 police pension scheme who might be affected by remarriage or cohabitation.The 1987 police pension scheme is a closed scheme and there are no plans at this time to make any further improvements to benefits accrued in it.
Pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2025 to Question 57224 on Police: Pensions, if she will estimate the cost to the public purse of amending the 1987 Police Pension Scheme to allow surviving partners to retain their survivor’s pension entitlement upon remarriage or cohabitation.
The Home Office does not hold data on the number of surviving partners currently receiving a survivor’s pension under the 1987 police pension scheme who might be affected by remarriage or cohabitation.The 1987 police pension scheme is a closed scheme and there are no plans at this time to make any further improvements to benefits accrued in it.
If she will bring forward legislative proposals to amend the 1987 Police Pension Scheme to allow widowers of police officers to retain their survivor’s pension entitlement if they remarry or cohabit.
The 1987 police pension scheme provides a pension for the widow, widower or civil partner of a police officer who dies. In common with most other public service pension schemes of that time, these benefits cease to be payable where the widow, widower or civil partner remarries or cohabits with another partner.With the introduction of the 2006 and 2015 police pension schemes, all eligible police officers were able to join a pension scheme that provides life-long survivor benefits for spouses, civil partners and unmarried partners, including those who remarry or cohabit after losing a spouse.From 1 April 2015, the 1987 police pension scheme was amended to allow widows, widowers and civil partners of police officers who have died as a result of an injury on duty to receive their survivor benefits for life regardless of remarriage, civil partnership or cohabitation.There are no plans at this time to make any further changes to benefits accrued in the 1987 police scheme.
What assessment she has made of the potential merits of (a) recording and (b) reporting in the Annual statistics of scientific procedures on living animals the number of animals bred for scientific procedures but not subsequently used.
The Home Office is presently reviewing the collection and publication of additional statistics on animals that were bred for, but not used in, scientific procedures.
If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of (a) the letter of remit and (b) the requirement for her approval of recommendations on the perceived independence of the Police Remuneration Review Body.
The Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) and Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) make recommendations to the Government on the appropriate level of pay and allowances for police officers.The pay review bodies gather and invite parties to submit evidence to inform their decisions. This includes both written and oral evidence from the Government, police employers and police staff associations. They weigh the evidence, consider independent research, and formulate detailed recommendations.We are committed to the Pay Review Body process and the Government appreciates and values the independent, expert advice and contribution that the pay review bodies make.
If she will make an assessmentof the potential merits of introducing (a) a formal right of appeal and (b) binding arbitration for police officers in relation to pay and conditions decisions.
The Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) and Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) make recommendations to the Government on the appropriate level of pay and allowances for police officers.The pay review bodies gather and invite parties to submit evidence to inform their decisions. This includes both written and oral evidence from the Government, police employers and police staff associations. They weigh the evidence, consider independent research, and formulate detailed recommendations.We are committed to the Pay Review Body process and the Government appreciates and values the independent, expert advice and contribution that the pay review bodies make.
What recent comparative assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the (a) Police Negotiating Board and binding arbitration mechanism used in Scotland and (b) the Police Remuneration Review Body model in England and Wales.
The Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) and Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) make recommendations to the Government on the appropriate level of pay and allowances for police officers.The pay review bodies gather and invite parties to submit evidence to inform their decisions. This includes both written and oral evidence from the Government, police employers and police staff associations. They weigh the evidence, consider independent research, and formulate detailed recommendations.We are committed to the Pay Review Body process and the Government appreciates and values the independent, expert advice and contribution that the pay review bodies make.
Pursuant to the Answer of 29 April 2025 to Question 45575 on Orgreave, what her planned timeline is for announcing an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave.
The Home Secretary and the Minister of State for Policing and Crime Prevention have been meeting with a number of stakeholders to discuss the delivery of the Government’s manifesto commitment on Orgreave.Next steps will be announced in the normal way in due course.
What data her Department holds on the cumulative number of years of experience of police officers by force.
The Home Office collects and publishes data annually on the length of service of police officers in post, as at 31 March each year, in the ‘Police workforce, England and Wales’ statistical bulletin, available at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/police-workforce-england-and-wales.This data has been published since 2016 and can be found in the open data table ‘Police workforce, England and Wales, 31 March 2024: length of service open data tables’, available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/669a920ba3c2a28abb50d34d/open-data-table-police-workforce-length-of-service-240724.ods. This breaks down officers’ length of service into grouped categories.
What her planned timeline is for launching an inquiry into the events at Orgreave during the miners' strike.
The Home Secretary and the Minister of State for Policing, Fire and Crime have already met with the Orgreave and Truth and Justice Campaign and the National Union of Mineworkers to discuss the Government’s manifesto commitment of holding an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave. in October 2024. Ministers found this to be a positive meeting and have been meeting with a number of stakeholders to discuss the manifesto commitment for an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave. Next steps will be announced in due course.
If she will meet representatives of the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign to discuss the potential merits of launching an inquiry into the events at Orgreave during the miners' strike.
The Home Secretary and the Minister of State for Policing, Fire and Crime have already met with the Orgreave and Truth and Justice Campaign and the National Union of Mineworkers to discuss the Government’s manifesto commitment of holding an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave. in October 2024. Ministers found this to be a positive meeting and have been meeting with a number of stakeholders to discuss the manifesto commitment for an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave. Next steps will be announced in due course.
How many (a) police officers and (b) workers in her Department submitted their resignation in each of the past five years.
The Home Office collects and publishes data annually on the number of police officers leaving the police service, including resignations, in the ‘Police Workforce, England and Wales’ statistical bulletin which can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/police-workforce-england-and-wales.Information on the number of police officers leaving the police service, broken down by reason for leaving, between the years ending 31 March 2007 to 2024 can be found in the ‘Leavers Open Data Table’ here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/669a917cce1fd0da7b59294f/open-data-table-police-workforce-leavers-240724.ods.Information for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 is due to be published in Summer 2025.The number of Home Office staff who have submitted their resignation in the last five years can be found in the table below.YearHeadcountMar-21614Mar-221,009Mar-231,497Mar-241,451Mar-251,452
Pursuant to the Answer of 28 January 2025 to Question 902429 on Orgreave, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave.
The Home Secretary and the Minister of State for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention have been meeting with a number of stakeholders to discuss the manifesto commitment for an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave.Next steps will be announced in due course.