Written Question
Wednesday 9th February 2022
Asked by:
Wayne David (Labour - Caerphilly)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what written assurances her Department has given to international NGOs operating in Gaza that the proscription of Hamas as a terrorist organisation will not adversely affect their work.
Answered by Damian Hinds
Hamas’ proscription was extended to cover the organisation in its entirety in November 2021. The US, Canada and the EU also designate the group in its entirety as a terrorist organisation.
The Government is confident that the UK’s counter-terrorism framework, including the proscription power, does not prevent organisations from operating overseas. This includes international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) delivering legitimate humanitarian aid.
In October 2021, the Government published an updated Information Note, primarily for INGOs, on operating within counter-terrorism legislation, sanctions, and export controls. Ministers of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have also met with INGOs to discuss Hamas’ extended proscription.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Nov 2021
Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
"I support the proscription of Hamas in its entirety as a terrorist organisation. Every protection and reassurance must be given to the Jewish community in this country, and antisemitism has no place in our society. I also appreciate that since we have left the European Union, the EU’s ban on …..."Wayne David - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Nov 2021
Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
"These issues clearly need to be examined, and that is why I regret the lack of prior consultation and discussion. I ask the Minister to give a commitment that they will be looked into in great detail, and that that will be done in partnership with the organisations that could …..."Wayne David - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Oct 2019
Major Incident in Essex
"I thank the Home Secretary for her statement. A number of the 39 victims may well have come from Vietnam. If so, may I, as chair of the all-party group on Vietnam, offer my heartfelt sympathies to the victims and families? We know that the Prime Minister of Vietnam has …..."Wayne David - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 6th February 2019
Asked by:
Wayne David (Labour - Caerphilly)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions the Government has had with the family of Asia Bibi on granting them asylum following her release from prison in Pakistan.
Answered by Caroline Nokes
As the Prime Minister set out on 14 November, the release of Asia Bibi will be very welcome news to her family and to all those who have campaigned in Pakistan and around the world for her release. We welcome the assurances the Government of Pakistan has given on keeping her and her family safe and it is important that all countries seek to uphold the rule of law and afford security and protection for the rights of all citizens irrespective of faith or belief.
It is a longstanding Government policy not to comment on individual cases. In accordance with our duty of confidentiality, we cannot confirm whether an asylum claim has been received or the outcome of such a request. Departing from this policy may put individuals and their family members in danger.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 05 Dec 2018
European Union (Withdrawal) Act
"I voted in favour of triggering article 50, so that negotiations could begin on Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, but having read the result of the Prime Minister’s negotiations—the withdrawal agreement and the political declaration—I will vote against what has been negotiated. The majority of my constituents voted to …..."Wayne David - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 05 Dec 2018
European Union (Withdrawal) Act
"Last year, 183 people were returned to this country from other European countries to face justice under the European arrest warrant. Does my right hon. Friend share my concern that as things stand, that process will end?..."Wayne David - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 14 Nov 2018
Police Employer Pension Contributions
"My right hon. Friend has painted a graphic picture of the increased pressure on employer pension contributions for the country as a whole. When we boil it down to different police forces, the impact is truly clear. Let me give a small example—I say small, because Gwent, my area, is …..."Wayne David - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 12 Sep 2018
Salisbury Incident
"I thank the Minister for giving way. May I simply express the hope, through you, Madam Deputy Speaker, that we do not have a sectarian debate but recognise that we are facing a real threat to our country, and that that requires us to act collectively? The shadow Home Secretary …..."Wayne David - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Asked by:
Wayne David (Labour - Caerphilly)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many road traffic police officers there were in each year between 2004 and 2014.
Answered by Brandon Lewis
The Home Office collects and publishes data annually on the primary function of police officers, as part of the ‘Police workforce, England and Wales’ statistical bulletins. These can be accessed here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/police-workforce-england-and-wales