Chris Grayling:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the answer of 11 February 2009, Official Report, column 2056W, on the Tackling Knives Action Programme, how many convictions for possession of a knife were recorded in each of the 10 Tackling Knives Action Programme areas between June and November in each of the last five years. [258717]
Jacqui Smith:
The information requested is shown in the following table.
Figures for individual TKAP areas are not provided, on the advice of statisticians, because the numbers are small for some areas and this means that changes over time for an area can be volatile.
Offences involving the possession of a knife or offensive weapon resulting in a sentence in TKAP areas as recorded on the police national computer, June to November, 2004-08
Number of offences
2004
5,016
2005
4,883
2006
4,859
2007
4,701
2008
5,516
The figures for the most recent period are likely to be revised as more information is recorded by the police.
Police: Databases
Chris Grayling:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many individuals with records on the Police National Computer have been (a) arrested and (b) cautioned more than once. [262528]
Jacqui Smith [holding answer 10 March 2009]: The latest available statistics for the information sought were produced on 21 January 2009.
The number of persons with at least one arrest/summons entry on the Police National Computer was 7,258,061.
The number of persons with at least one caution was 1,819,509, of which 1,465,975 had one caution. Therefore the number of persons with more than one caution was 353,534.
Prostitution
John McDonnell:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) when her Department plans to publish the responses received to the consultation letter of 26 September 2008 on proposals for prostitution legislation; [242662]
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(2) when the Violent Crime Unit plans to publish responses to its consultation letter on proposals for prostitution legislation dated 26 September 2008. [244913]
Lynne Jones:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when she plans to publish the responses to her Department’s letter dated 26 September 2008 asking for views on her proposals arising out of the Tackling Demand for Prostitution review. [250710]
Mr. Alan Campbell:
The Government wrote to a range of interested organisations on 26 September to seek their views on the proposed legislation. We received 67 responses from a variety of organisations representing the voluntary sector, statutory partners, local authorities and representatives of persons involved in prostitution and the lap-dancing industry. This was not a formal consultation and we did not indicate to potential respondents that their responses would be published. We therefore do not feel it appropriate to do so, although individual organisations are, of course, free to publicise their own views.
The issues involved here have also been subject to detailed scrutiny and discussion during the passage of the Policing and Crime Bill.
Public Order Offences
Chris Grayling:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department with reference to Table 2.04, Home Office Statistical Bulletin 07/08 Crime in England and Wales, if she will break down by offence the figure of 35,058 offences of ‘Other offences against the State and public order’ recorded in 2007-08. [262386]
Jacqui Smith:
It is not possible to provide the breakdown requested. Police forces in England and Wales notify the Home Office of an aggregated figure for ‘Other offences against the State and public order’ but individual offences within that offence classification cannot be separately identified centrally.
Serious Organised Crime Agency: Consultants
Mr. Gerrard:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much the Serious Organised Crime Agency spent on external consultants in the financial years (a) 2006-07, (b) 2007-08 and (c) 2008-09. [256950]
Mr. Alan Campbell:
The information is as follows:
£ million
(a) 2006-07
1.60
(b) 2007-08
1.62
(c) 2008-09 (to 31 January 2009)
1.36
Theft
Chris Grayling:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many offences of (a) shoplifting, (b) robbery of business property and (c) theft by an employee were recorded by police in the quarter (i) July to September 2003, (ii) July to September 2004 and (iii) July to September 2005. [262527]
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Jacqui Smith [holding answer 10 March 2009]: The information requested is given in the table.
Selected offences recorded by the police in England and Wales
July to September
Offence
2003
2004
2005
Shoplifting
74,831
68,530
72,953
Robbery of business property
2,268
1,691
1,859
Theft by an employee
4,307
4,412
4,188
Vetting
Tim Loughton:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many and what percentage of enhanced Criminal Records Bureau checks took longer than (a) 10, (b) 20, (c) 30, (d) 40, (e) 50, (f) 60, (g) 70, (h) 80, (i) 90, (j) 100, (k) 150, (l) 200 and (m) 300 working days to complete in each year since 2003; [260293]
Mr. Malik:
The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) does not hold the information in the format requested.
The CRB operates to a set of published service standards (PSS) which include to issue 90 per cent. of standard disclosures within 10 days and 90 per cent. of enhanced disclosures within 28 days.
The figures showing how many and what percentage of enhanced disclosures were completed in 28 days or fewer and in more than 28 days in each financial year since 2004 are shown in the following table:
Enhanced disclosures issued in 28 days or fewer
Enhanced disclosures issued in more than 28 days
Number
Percentage
Number
Percentage
Total
2004-05
1,938,010
89.9
217,730
10.1
2,155,740
2005-06
2,073,621
84.4
383,276
15.6
2,456,897
2006-07
2,494,629
84.6
454,105
15.4
2,948,743
2007-08
2,828,768
93.4
199,892
6.6
3,028,660
2008-09
2,528,724
88.2
338,310
11.8
2,867,034
Information from before 2004 was not recorded in this format and therefore is. unavailable.
Victim Support Schemes: Finance
Mr. Stewart Jackson:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what funding has been provided to local authorities for provision of (a) rape crisis centres and (b) domestic violence support services in 2008-09. [262446]
Mr. Alan Campbell:
Responsibility for decisions on local funding of rape crisis and domestic violence services has moved from central Government to regional areas and local partnerships. Decisions on funding for local services are based on local areas identifying a need and including this in their priorities for improvement with outcomes specifying how the issues will be addressed and how they contribute to wider national aims.
Work Permits
Mr. Clappison:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the answer of 10 February 2009, Official Report, columns 1834-5W, on work permits, if she will give a breakdown of the occupations in the category, “Others.” [257520]
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Mr. Woolas [holding answer 23 February 2009]: The following table provides a breakdown of occupations in the category “Others” and the associated number of individual approved work permit applications for the period 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2008 with the appropriate caveats.
W ork permit applications approved between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2008 by selected category of occupation
Occupation
2006
2007
2008
Total
Polo Groom
900
1,025
1,590
3,515
Other Legal Occupation
1,095
1,140
1,035
3,270
Head Chef
970
955
1,130
3,060
Lecturer (University)
990
1,110
890
2,990
Second Chef
975
945
950
2,875
Computer Programmer
980
800
950
2,730
Other Construction/Land Occupation
815
810
820
2,445
Musician
780
805
845
2,430
Architect
855
845
730
2,430
Fashion (Model)
710
750
835
2,300
Pharmacist
660
670
760
2,090
Researchers-Sponsored
735
715
470
1,920
Restaurant Manager
670
575
665
1,915
Social Worker
785
550
560
1,895
Groom
335
495
575
1,405
Other Entertainment Related Occupation
410
420
485
1,315
Singer
390
435
450
1,275
Surveyor
435
475
340
1,245
Mushroom Processor - SBS
1,155
10
*
1,165
Electrical/Electronic Engineer
365
345
385
1,095
Radiographer
345
445
295
1,080
Senior House Officer
640
345
65
1,050
Specialist Registrar
595
250
195
1,040
Lawyer
435
365
220
1,020
Waiter/Waitress
470
385
165
1,020
Civil/Structural Engineer
290
395
325
1,010
Jockey (Work Rider)
245
315
405
970
Other Transport Related Occupation
370
315
280
965
General Manager
320
325
265
910
Aircraft Engineer
200
270
395
870
Meat Process Operative-SBS
850
5
—
855
Solicitor
275
265
310
850
Auditing
305
280
265
850
Cricket Player/Coach
195
245
340
775
Other Agricultural Occupation
345
205
175
730
Physiotherapist
305
245
170
720
Foundation Programme Dr
355
215
145
715
Cricket Player
270
250
180
700
Fashion (Other Related Occupation)
280
220
180
685
Mechanical Engineer
220
210
230
660
Disc Jockey
210
205
225
640
Computer Engineer
290
160
175
620
Skilled Craftsmen
235
145
190
570
It Manager
185
185
185
560
Actor (Film)
185
175
180
540
Trader
150
200
180
530
Dental Surgeon
215
155
145
520
Architectural Technician
155
185
175
515
Technician (Film)
140
185
160
485
Geologist
140
155
190
485
Meat Cutter - SBS
460
15
*
480
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Occupational Therapist
180
155
140
475
Network Specialist
160
150
115
430
Polo Player
120
115
180
415
Other Sports Related Occupation
125
165
100
390
Veterinary Surgeon
140
135
115
390
Hotel Manager
175
115
85
375
Database Specialist
90
155
105
350
Biomedical Scientist
135
100
95
330
Actor (Theatre)
110
115
100
325
Kabaddi Player
110
110
95
315
Personnel/Training Manager
100
125
90
310
Dancer (Other)
105
115
90
305
Comedian
70
90
105
260
Investment Analyst
65
90
100
255
Ice Hockey Player
60
85
105
250
Producer (TV)
75
75
95
250
Circus Artiste
95
70
75
245
Lacrosse Development Officer
60
75
100
235
Meat Packer - SBS
235
—
—
235
Teacher Foreign Circ
80
85
70
235
Midwife
70
90
70
235
Basketball Player
80
80
70
230
Rugby Union Player
75
70
75
220
Actuary
90
75
55
220
Director (Film)
75
75
65
215
Football Player
70
65
70
210
Hospital Consultant
80
50
60
190
Process Operatives - SBS
190
—
—
190
Dancer (Ballet)
60
55
65
180
Psychiatrist
110
40
25
175
Producer (Film)
75
45
50
175
Chemical Engineer
55
65
55
170
Conductor
60
50
65
170
Optician
80
45
40
170
Ship Related Occupation
60
55
55
165
Rugby League Player
60
45
50
155
Personal Assistant
60
50
45
155
Dental Nurse
60
45
50
155
Electronic Engineer
40
35
80
155
Choreographer
50
50
50
150
Fish Filleter - SBS
150
—
—
150
Transport & Highways Engineer
50
55
40
145
Meat Bone Extractor - SBS
145
—
—
145
Medical Practitioner
55
35
55
145
Manager (Entertainment Related)
45
40
60
140
Animator
45
55
40
140
Sheep Shearer
30
55
50
140
Writer
35
40
55
135
Editor (Film)
40
45
35
115
Purchasing Manager
40
40
30
115
Catering Manager
50
30
30
110
Receptionist
65
25
20
110
Advertising/Public Relations Manager
45
35
30
110
Legal Executive
35
20
55
110
Railway Engineer
50
40
20
105
GP Registrar
65
25
10
100
Coach (Other)
25
35
30
90
Director (Theatre)
40
15
35
90
Editor (TV)
35
35
20
90
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Speech Therapist
35
35
20
90
Audiologist
30
20
35
85
Actor (TV)
20
35
25
80
Cricket Coach
25
25
25
80
Technician (Theatre)
40
20
20
80
Farm Worker
40
15
20
75
Attorney
30
25
20
75
Presenter
30
20
25
75
Boxer
30
25
20
70
Dietician
30
20
25
70
Investment Manager
30
15
20
70
Fish Packer - SBS
65
—
—
65
Insurance Broker
20
25
20
65
Motor Sports Driver
15
20
25
65
Technician (Music)
15
10
40
65
Bank Manager
20
20
25
65
Camera Person (TV/Film)
25
30
10
65
Psychologist
30
20
15
65
Chiropractor
25
25
10
60
Jockey
20
25
15
60
Kitchen Assistant - SBS
45
15
—
60
Acupuncturist
20
20
20
60
Polo Trainer
35
20
5
60
Photographer
20
20
15
55
Trimmer - SBS
55
—
—
55
Water Engineer
15
25
20
55
Treasurer/Financial Mgr
15
25
15
55
Meat Bone Breaker - SBS
55
—
—
55
Assistant Dentist
30
20
5
50
Speedway
15
15
15
50
Interpreter/Translator
20
15
10
50
Airline Pilot
10
20
15
45
Director TV
10
25
10
45
Ice Skater
10
20
15
45
Road Crew
10
15
20
45
It Architect (Senior)
15
20
10
40
Materials Engineer
15
15
10
40
Animal Gut Remover - SBS
30
—
—
30
Rail Engineer (Structural/Bridge)
10
15
5
30
Snooker Player
10
10
10
30
Dancer (Contemporary)
10
5
10
30
Food Service Op - SBS
30
—
—
30
Technician (TV)
5
15
10
30
Electronic and Opto-Elect
5
10
10
25
Producer (Music)
10
10
10
25
Composer
5
10
10
25
Captain
10
15
*
25
Cold Store Operative - SBS
25
—
—
25
Farm Manager
10
5
10
25
TV Consultant
5
5
10
25
Hockey Player
10
10
5
20
Stock Broker
5
10
5
20
Commentator
*
10
10
20
Director Music
5
5
5
20
Gymnasts Coach
10
5
5
20
Chick Sexer
5
15
*
20
Rail Engineer (Transport/Highway)
15
*
5
20
Martial Arts Coach
10
5
5
15
Racquet Sport Coach
10
5
*
15
Cleaner Of Premises - SBS
15
*
—
15
Waiting Staff - SBS
15
*
—
15
Circus Rigger
5
*
5
15
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Editor (Music)
5
5
5
15
Rugby Union Coach
5
5
5
15
Water Sports Related Occupation
5
5
5
15
Helicopter Pilot
10
5
5
15
Meat Slaughterer - SBS
15
—
—
15
Chef (NVQ2 & Below) - SBS
15
—
—
15
Fitness Consultant
5
5
5
10
Production Accountant
5
*
5
10
Wrestler
5
5
5
10
Other Occupation-SBS (Gen)
10
—
—
10
Lairageman - SBS
10
—
—
10
Basketball Coach
5
5
*
10
Magician
5
5
5
10
Commodity Broker
*
5
5
10
Other Occupation-SBS (Fish)
10
—
—
10
Mc (Master Of Ceremonies)
—
5
*
10
Boxing Coach
5
5
*
5
Dental Anaesthetist
5
*
—
5
Not Stated
*
5
5
5
Chiropodist/Podiatrist
*
*
*
5
Bar Staff - SBS
5
*
—
5
Football Manager/Coach
*
*
—
5
Room Attendant - SBS
5
—
—
5
Rugby League Coach
—
*
*
5
Advocate
*
*
—
5
Hockey Coach
*
*
—
5
Martial Arts Performer
5
—
—
5
Racquet Sport Player
*
*
*
5
Assistant Optometrist
—
*
*
*
Gymnast
*
—
—
*
Ice Hockey Coach
—
*
*
*
Kirtan Performer
*
—
—
*
American Football Tech
—
—
*
*
Barrister
—
*
—
*
Other Occupation - SBS (Meat)
*
—
—
*
Reception Staff - SBS
*
—
—
*
Total
30,935
25,975
25,320
82,235
Notes:
Figures are rounded to nearest 5.
Because of rounding, figures may not add up to totals shown.
The figures quoted are not provided under National Statistics protocols and have been derived from local management information and are therefore provisional and subject to change. The occupational categories used are not compatible with those in the Standard Occupational Classification Caveats:
The figures do not equate to the number of individual nationals who were granted permits because they include those applications approved to extend or amend an existing permit or where the individual has moved to another job with a different employer. Not all those who were granted a permit took up the job and some may have been refused entry clearance or further leave to remain.
