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Written Question
Rwanda: Asylum
Wednesday 10th January 2024

Asked by: Michael Shanks (Labour - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on his Department's potential role in the UK-Rwanda migration partnership.

Answered by James Heappey

Defence officials are working closely with the Home Office to identify where it would be appropriate for Defence to support the implementation of the UK-Rwanda migration partnership.


Written Question
Charities: Equality
Thursday 16th November 2023

Asked by: Michael Shanks (Labour - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the level of diversity within charity leadership and trustee boards on those organisations.

Answered by Stuart Andrew - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

Trustee diversity is essential for a thriving charity sector that reflects the people and communities charities serve.

During Trustees’ Week, which took place 6-10 November 2023, the Charity Commission encouraged people from all backgrounds to consider becoming a charity trustee.

A diverse range of experiences on a trustee board can create more opportunities for constructive challenge, and can help make a charity stronger.