Written Question
Tuesday 13th July 2021
Asked by:
Scott Benton (Independent - Blackpool South)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of providing funding to male domestic violence victim service providers.
Answered by Victoria Atkins
- Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
This Government is committed to protecting and supporting all victims of domestic abuse, regardless of gender. That is why we recently passed the landmark Domestic Abuse Act, which includes a new definition of domestic abuse. Additionally, the Statutory Guidance that will accompany the Act will address the impact on male victims and their unique needs and barriers to accessing support. We will be publishing this guidance for consultation shortly.
Since 2017/18 the Home Office has provided funding of over £160,000 per year to the Men’s Advice Line run by Respect which supports and advises male victims of domestic abuse. Additional funding of £151,000 was provided to further bolster the helpline during the pandemic. In addition, The Home Office has provided approximately £365,000 from 2018 to 2020 to Hestia to improve support for male victims of domestic abuse.
In March 2019 the Home Office published the Male Victims Position Statement which sets out 12 specific commitments to better enable male victims and survivors to come forward and receive necessary support, and to tackle offenders. This will be refreshed later this year following the publication of the Violence against Women and Girls and Domestic Abuse Strategies.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 12 Jul 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 12 Jul 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"I welcome the measures set out in the Nationality and Borders Bill, and the Home Secretary’s ongoing commitment to finally getting a grip of our borders and stemming the flow of illegal immigrants across the channel. Will she confirm that the Bill will include measures for the removal of migrants …..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Jun 2021
Napier Barracks Asylum Accommodation
"The residents of Blackpool South were absolutely appalled by the recent High Court judgment. Many of them have questioned why accommodation that was previously fit for our brave troops is somehow inadequate for those who are supposedly fleeing persecution around the globe. Indeed, some have asked why so many people …..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Mar 2021
New Plan for Immigration
"Never before have we had a Home Secretary who has shown such determination to finally get a grip of our failed and broken asylum system, and she deserves immense credit for this statement. The residents of Blackpool are sick and tired of the delaying tactics used by left-wing human rights …..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 22nd March 2021
Asked by:
Scott Benton (Independent - Blackpool South)
Question
to the Home Office:
What steps her Department is taking to simplify asylum (a) claims and (b) appeals.
Answered by Kevin Foster
The Home Office is working to transform the broken asylum system and processes: the work will simplify, streamline and digitise processes, ensuring that genuine asylum claimants are treated quickly, fairly and are supported; and those who do not qualify are rapidly identified and prepared for return.
As part of this programme of work, the Home Office is working collaboratively with HMCTS on their ambitious programme of court reform.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 26 Jan 2021
UK Border: Covid Protections
"Does my right hon. Friend agree that a key benefit of Brexit is that decisions on our immigration, national security and borders are now exclusively matters for Her Majesty’s Government?..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 Jan 2021
Police National Computer
"I thank the Minister for providing the House with more detail on this unfortunate issue. Can he confirm that the police have a full understanding of what has happened and that appropriate measures will be taken to ensure that it is not repeated?..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Dec 2020
Immigration Rules: Supported Accommodation
"I know that both my hon. Friend and the Home Secretary are doing everything in their power to stop the illegal crossings on the south coast and the continuing abuse of our immigration and asylum system, but it is perfectly clear that we do need long-term reform. When can we …..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 30 Nov 2020
Scheduled Mass Deportation: Jamaica
"Dangerous foreign criminals, including murderers, rapists and drug dealers, have no right whatever to remain in this country. The people of Blackpool South expect the Government to be resolute in standing up to those activist, left-wing lawyers who, in this instance, are working against the clear national interest. Will my …..."Scott Benton - View Speech
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