Written questions by Timothy.

How many racially and religiously aggravated offences against Christian people and places of worship have been (a) recorded, and (b) prosecuted in each year since 2020, broken down by the (i) ethnicity, (ii) nationality, and (iii) faith of the offender.

The Home Office collects and publishes information on the number of religious hate crimes targeted at Christians recorded by the police in England and Wales. Information is not centrally held on the number of people prosecuted for these offences, nor the ethnicity, nationality or faith of the offender.The latest published statistics on the number of offences recorded are available here: Hate crime, England and Wales, year ending March 2025 - GOV.UKIt is not possible to tell, from the data held centrally, whether or not an offence was committed against a Christian place of worship.

To confirm how many child sex offenders have been deported in each year since 2020, broken down by the number of previous convictions.

The information you have requested on foreign national offenders (FNOs) returned from the UK (of which ‘deportation’ is a legal subset) who have been convicted of sexual offences against a child is not available from published statistics.Work is currently underway to improve the quality of information held by the department on FNOs. The Home Office intends to publish more detailed information on FNOs returned. Further information on this work can be found at: Statistics on foreign national offenders and the immigration system - GOV.UK.A breakdown by the number of previous convictions is not centrally held, and could only be collected and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.Foreign nationals who commit crime should be in no doubt that the law will be enforced and, where appropriate, we will pursue their deportation.Between this Government coming to power and January 2026, over 8700 FNOs have been returned either voluntarily or by enforced means. This is a 32% increase on the number of FNOs returned in the same period 19 months prior. Figures on deportations, which are a subset of enforced returns, are not separately available.

If she will publish the Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences: second report by Jonathan Fisher KC.

The Government has received Jonathan Fisher KC’s second report and will publish it, along with a government response, in due course.

If she will introduce (a) a grace period and (b) transitional arrangements for British nationals impacted by changes to passport rules regarding dual nationals.

We have been clear on the requirement for dual British citizens to travel with a valid British passport or Certificate of Entitlement. This requirement applies equally to all British citizens.We recognise the enforcement of ETAs by carriers is a significant change, and so we have provided additional temporary guidance to carriers on possible alternative documentation and have put in place around the clock support for carriers to prepare for these changes.

Whether she plans to develop further MOD sites to house Asylum Seekers.

Yes - as part of our commitment to close all asylum hotels, we are looking at a range of more appropriate sites including ex-military sites, so we can reduce the impact on communities. Decisions on the use of alternative asylum accommodation sites are made on a site-by-site basis.

If she will publish any application for Crown Development relating to the use of Crowborough Training Camp as Asylum Accommodation.

Crown Development applications and Special Development Orders once published can be found here:All Crown Development applications – Find a Crown Development Application and Special Development Orders: Decisions - GOV.UK

If she will publish her Department's Community Impact Assessment in relation to the use of Crowborough Training Camp as Asylum Accommodation.

The Home Office undertakes the necessary assessments, including consideration of impacts on the local community, when bringing any site into use for asylum accommodation. Public safety and the needs of both residents and the local community were key considerations when developing plans for Crowborough Training Camp. We will consider which assessments may be appropriate to publish in line with normal processes.

Whether her Department applied for planning permission to use Crowborough Training Camp as Asylum Accommodation.

The site has been assessed as safe, legal and compliant – including with relevant planning regulations - for use as asylum accommodation.

How many asylum seekers accommodated at Crowborough Training Camp her Department has lost contact with since 22 January 2026.

Asylum seekers at the site are not detained, however the site is self-contained as essential services are provided on site to reduce the impact on local services through reducing the need for asylum seekers to leave the site. The Home Office does not give a live commentary on the number of asylum seekers accommodated at accommodation sites.

On what grounds Border Force might allow (a) sodium nitrate and (b) other toxic materials onward passage to a postal address.

Border Force controls imports and exports of sodium nitrate and other toxic materials in line with legislation. Where appropriate, Border Force uses powers in the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (CEMA), The Police and Crime Evidence Act 1984, The Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989, and common law powers to detain or seize such goods, when they are liable to forfeiture under CEMA or evidence of an offence, referring to other law enforcement agencies for actioning as necessary.

What Border Force's policy is on the interception of (a) sodium nitrate and (b) other toxic materials at the border.

Border Force controls imports and exports of sodium nitrate and other toxic materials in line with legislation. Where appropriate, Border Force uses powers in the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (CEMA), The Police and Crime Evidence Act 1984, The Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989, and common law powers to detain or seize such goods, when they are liable to forfeiture under CEMA or evidence of an offence, referring to other law enforcement agencies for actioning as necessary.

If she will make it her policy to refuse consideration of the written evidence submitted by the Muslim Council of Britain to the Independent Review of Public Order and Hate Crime Legislation.

Following the appalling attack on a synagogue in Manchester on 2 October, the Home Secretary announced an independent review of public order and hate crime legislation on 5 October 2025. The Review is being led by Lord Ken Macdonald of River Glaven KC, supported by former Assistant Chief Constable Owen Weatherill KPM.The Review is engaging extensively with representatives of a wide range of sectors, including faith groups and community organisations, to ensure that all perspectives are considered. Given the Review is independent, it is for the Chair leading it to determine which groups and organisations he wishes to engage with.Once the Review concludes, the Home Secretary will carefully consider its findings and recommendations before setting out her next steps.

If her Department will make an estimate of the lifetime net cost of a small boat migrant accepted by the UK.

The Home Office has not carried out an assessment of the lifetime net cost of a small boat migrant who arrives in the UK and we have no plans to do so.

Whether she plans to introduce protections for ancestry visa holders in the context of her proposed reforms to indefinite leave to remain.

The UK values its close cultural and historical ties with its fellow Commonwealth countries. This is reflected in our immigration system by the UK Ancestry visa, which allows Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent to live and work in the UK.The earned settlement model, proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, is currently subject to a public consultation, running until 12 February 2026.The consultation seeks views on whether there should be transitional arrangements for those already here on a pathway to settlement, including UK Ancestry visa holders. At this stage, no transitional arrangements have been decided upon.Details of the earned settlement model and any potential transitional arrangements for those already in the UK will be finalised following the consultation.

When she plans to respond to the letter of 2 January 2026 from the hon. Member for West Suffolk.

The Home Office will make public the findings from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services on the information and intelligence used by West Midlands Police to assess and categorise the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv match on 6 November, and how accurately this reflected intelligence received from the Netherlands Police, as soon as this is provided.The Home Office does not hold any information on whether the Muslim Brotherhood or other organisations subject to government non-engagement shared information with West Midlands Police in relation to this match.Similarly, the Home Office does not hold any information on discussions between West Midlands Police and the Metropolitan Police, MI5, Cabinet Office, or the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre in relation to this match.A reply to the Honourable Member for West Suffolk’s letter of 2 January 2026 will be sent in due course.Section 40 of the Police Act 1996 enables the Home Secretary to direct a PCC or Mayor where a force is failing, in exceptional circumstances.The power for the Home Secretary to require a police authority to call on a Chief Constable to retire was removed through the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 and the power to dismiss Chief Constables now rests with Police and Crime Commissioners.The Home Secretary has already taken action and commissioned HMICFRS to review the information and intelligence used by West Midlands Police.The findings from this are due to be provided on 12 January.

Pursuant to the oral answer of 26 November 2025, Official Report, House of Lords, Column 1331, on West Midlands Police: Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans, what information her Department holds on discussions between West Midlands Police and (a) the Metropolitan Police, (b) MI5, (c) Cabinet Office and (d) the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre on the Ajax v Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa League game in November 2024.

The Home Office will make public the findings from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services on the information and intelligence used by West Midlands Police to assess and categorise the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv match on 6 November, and how accurately this reflected intelligence received from the Netherlands Police, as soon as this is provided.The Home Office does not hold any information on whether the Muslim Brotherhood or other organisations subject to government non-engagement shared information with West Midlands Police in relation to this match.Similarly, the Home Office does not hold any information on discussions between West Midlands Police and the Metropolitan Police, MI5, Cabinet Office, or the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre in relation to this match.A reply to the Honourable Member for West Suffolk’s letter of 2 January 2026 will be sent in due course.Section 40 of the Police Act 1996 enables the Home Secretary to direct a PCC or Mayor where a force is failing, in exceptional circumstances.The power for the Home Secretary to require a police authority to call on a Chief Constable to retire was removed through the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 and the power to dismiss Chief Constables now rests with Police and Crime Commissioners.The Home Secretary has already taken action and commissioned HMICFRS to review the information and intelligence used by West Midlands Police.The findings from this are due to be provided on 12 January.

When she plans to publish the report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services on the intelligence gathered by West Midlands Police on the Ajax v Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa League game in November 2024.

The Home Office will make public the findings from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services on the information and intelligence used by West Midlands Police to assess and categorise the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv match on 6 November, and how accurately this reflected intelligence received from the Netherlands Police, as soon as this is provided.The Home Office does not hold any information on whether the Muslim Brotherhood or other organisations subject to government non-engagement shared information with West Midlands Police in relation to this match.Similarly, the Home Office does not hold any information on discussions between West Midlands Police and the Metropolitan Police, MI5, Cabinet Office, or the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre in relation to this match.A reply to the Honourable Member for West Suffolk’s letter of 2 January 2026 will be sent in due course.Section 40 of the Police Act 1996 enables the Home Secretary to direct a PCC or Mayor where a force is failing, in exceptional circumstances.The power for the Home Secretary to require a police authority to call on a Chief Constable to retire was removed through the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 and the power to dismiss Chief Constables now rests with Police and Crime Commissioners.The Home Secretary has already taken action and commissioned HMICFRS to review the information and intelligence used by West Midlands Police.The findings from this are due to be provided on 12 January.

Pursuant to the oral answer of 26 November 2025, Official Report, House of Lords, Column 1331, on West Midlands Police: Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans, what information her Department holds on whether (a) the Muslim Brotherhood and (b) other organisations subject to Government non-engagement shared information with West Midlands Police in relation to the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa League game of 6 November 2025.

The Home Office will make public the findings from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services on the information and intelligence used by West Midlands Police to assess and categorise the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv match on 6 November, and how accurately this reflected intelligence received from the Netherlands Police, as soon as this is provided.The Home Office does not hold any information on whether the Muslim Brotherhood or other organisations subject to government non-engagement shared information with West Midlands Police in relation to this match.Similarly, the Home Office does not hold any information on discussions between West Midlands Police and the Metropolitan Police, MI5, Cabinet Office, or the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre in relation to this match.A reply to the Honourable Member for West Suffolk’s letter of 2 January 2026 will be sent in due course.Section 40 of the Police Act 1996 enables the Home Secretary to direct a PCC or Mayor where a force is failing, in exceptional circumstances.The power for the Home Secretary to require a police authority to call on a Chief Constable to retire was removed through the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 and the power to dismiss Chief Constables now rests with Police and Crime Commissioners.The Home Secretary has already taken action and commissioned HMICFRS to review the information and intelligence used by West Midlands Police.The findings from this are due to be provided on 12 January.

Pursuant to the oral answer of 26 November 2025, Official Report, House of Lords, Column 1331, on West Midlands Police: Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of giving directions under Section 40 of the Police Act 1996 to dismiss the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police.

The Home Office will make public the findings from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services on the information and intelligence used by West Midlands Police to assess and categorise the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv match on 6 November, and how accurately this reflected intelligence received from the Netherlands Police, as soon as this is provided.The Home Office does not hold any information on whether the Muslim Brotherhood or other organisations subject to government non-engagement shared information with West Midlands Police in relation to this match.Similarly, the Home Office does not hold any information on discussions between West Midlands Police and the Metropolitan Police, MI5, Cabinet Office, or the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre in relation to this match.A reply to the Honourable Member for West Suffolk’s letter of 2 January 2026 will be sent in due course.Section 40 of the Police Act 1996 enables the Home Secretary to direct a PCC or Mayor where a force is failing, in exceptional circumstances.The power for the Home Secretary to require a police authority to call on a Chief Constable to retire was removed through the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 and the power to dismiss Chief Constables now rests with Police and Crime Commissioners.The Home Secretary has already taken action and commissioned HMICFRS to review the information and intelligence used by West Midlands Police. The findings from this are due to be provided on 12 January.

How many foreign nationals have had their visas revoked since 2010, broken down by type of grounds for refusal.

The Home Office do not currently publish data in relation to decisions to cancel permission to enter or permission to stay. The information requested can’t be obtained without disproportionate cost.