about jobs, the economy, and in -- and islamic extremism in schools. ed miller band also question the prime minister about waiting times for passports issued through the home office. this is about 35 minutes. >> questions to the prime minister. >> number one, mr. speaker. >> thank you. i'm sure the whole house will wish to join me in wishing the england football team, the very british before their first world cup game this saturday in brazil. just her speaker, i had meetings -- mr. speaker, i had meetings this morning. i'll will have further such meetings later today. >> i wish every football team in -- world cup, everyone

they have received decisions. if we continue at the street, it will take more than 40 years to get to the point where everyone gets a say. what is he going to do about that? it is extremely important when introduce these new benefits to make sure it is done in a way that works well. i would say it is important not .o have an artificial deadline the whole point about the personal independence payment is that it is more accurate more targeted than an allowance. it will mean more help for those with the greatest disabilities. i'm determined we get it right. with the prime minister join me in congratulating the foreign secretary on organizing this week's important global summit to end sexual violence and

agrees it is indeed time to act? >> i think it is a huge credit to the foreign secretary for the work that he has done, but i would also like to pay tribute to all of the ngos across various countries in the world who have all come together for this extraordinary summit in london. it is vital that we never forget about the victims of sexual violence and conflict. this is something that is far too prevalent in our world. even more important, and action plan of how to gather evidence, prosecute wrongdoers, make sure they're properly punished while helping survivors. listen to the testimony of survivors yesterday. was immensely powerful. >> mr. speaker, i would like to wish the team the best of luck in the world cup. the whole of the country will be behind them.

mr. speaker, everyone be concerned about what has been happening in certain schools in birmingham. the heart of the story is accountability locally and nationally. the key question is very serious problem at their school, where do they go to get it sorted out? >> let me echo what was said about how important it is to get the grip of this issue. the problem of extremism in our school is serious. not just in birmingham, but elsewhere. it is extremely serious. regardingetermined the whole government to make sure this is unacceptable in our country. people should be taught in our schools in a way that make sure that they can play a full part in the likes of our country. in terms of where you go to is concerned about what is

happening, the first place is to the head teacher and the chair of government. hope we can have real unity across the house of islamistn combating extremism in school, i hope that this isn't used as an agenda to successfulk down school formats. >> there is a degree of common kids having a proper upholding of values. the prime minister said people should go to the head teacher or the chair of government. in certain cases, the headteacher was removed and the government body was part of the problem. it is a hard question to answer as to who parents can go to when they have a fragmented school system when no one is properly responsible. schools were local

schools and summer academies. that they want is someone responsible on a day-to-day basis that can intervene quickly when things go wrong. there needs to be one system accountability for all schools to safeguard the inter--- education of our children. >> the first protocol is the headteacher and the chair of government. if people believe there is a real problem, there is one organization that has responsibility for checking standards in all of these schools, that is off step -- ost ead. that is why it is important what the education secretary saying about inspections. what the litter -- leader of the -- the point i would make is that this is an important debate. this is an important debate.

if we are saying there is only one model of accountability that will work and some people in this house believe the only accountability is local government accountability, it is worth making the point that her mayhem city failed in their duty to these parents. caused looked at what this to happen, it was only when the department of education responded that proper action was taken. secretary ofto the education department when he reports. >> it is worth making the point of local authorities. that is why i made the point. inspections may only happen once every five years. that is not the kind of system or accountability you need. here is the thing i think we should be able to agree upon -- no one believes that the department of education and run

20,000 schools. i do not think you can possibly believe that. time -- isn't it time if they just listen to the question, isn't it time for a proper system of local oversight that is responsible for standards at all schools to prevent what happened in birmingham elsewhere? >> i have to say i have always regards to his proposals. if this sounds a creating a new local bureaucracy when we need to make sure that the resources going into the schools for the teachers, computers, books, and equipments. he says an inspection can only take place every five years. the point is that it we're going to give this issue the attention

it deserves, a report about these problems could result in an instant inspection and instant action. let me make one other point -- it is often said some of these new formats for the schools supported that they do not act as fast as local authorities close. completely the opposite is the case when there has been a problem in preschools or academies. far faster action has been taken then in many local authority schools that have been left in a state of failure for far too long. thatu have to say to him he has no answer on the question of accountability. there isn't a realistic inspection. it will not do the job. everyone knows this. and the premise to update the house on the backlog of people

of applications waiting to be processed? thehe situation with passport agency is extremely important that we get it right. i understand people are anxious and want to get their passports. let me give him the facts -- we have 300,000 extra applications that is normal at this time of year. you have increased the level of applications outside the normal limit is less than a 10% of that 300,000. ismr. speaker, the truth without tens of thousands of people who are finding holidays are being counseled because they're not -- canceled because they're not getting a passport. he says to increase the is not the- that case. there are greater responsibilities and fewer resources. will the prime minister say when

the government first knows about this problem and how it has been allowed to develop? >> the government has taken action to deal with this problem not today, but any weeks gone past a. we have got staff at the front line and prioritizing the obligations. that will allow for extra 25,000 examinations weekly. will be concerned about this. they will want to hear the answers. >> that is certainly true. can i say, you do have something of a lion's roar. it rather lets you down. you you need told to go to to therapeutic training courses. let's hear the answer. [laughter] hours, sevenning days a week, extra staff on the

help lines to support customers come and the home secretary has announced today that new offices will be opened available next week with additional 100 staff. that home office has been on this from the start. it all begins with 300,000 extra people applying for passports compared with the previous time last year. those are the actions that are being taken. carefulhat he will be not to try to frighten people in the way he did with his opening question. he says theer, government is alerting out the problem, other tens of thousands of people who understand are waiting for the application to be processed. their holidays are being counseled. when the home secretary is finding that -- they're not paying attention to the business of government. to add insult to injury, people that if they want

their applications to be approved within a smaller time frame, they have to pay extra. when is the backlog going to be cleared? time withnot wasting a scheme from the party opposite. interesting not a word about the unemployment figures. he simply cannot bear the fact that in our country, we have got 2 million more people working in the private sector. he cannot stand the fact that unemployment has fallen yet again. he is absolutely allergic to good news. as our economy gets stronger, he gets weaker. [cheers] >> thank you, mr. speaker.

the fx of the disaster in chernobyl are still being felt -- effects of the disaster at chernobyl are still being felt. will the pm look at the policy? since charging for the visa is, we have seen a 50% reduction in jumping -- and people being able to come to the u.k. the'm very happy to look at case he raises. we remember the appalling case that happened in chernobyl and the effects it had on people. costs ofo cover the the visa operations and make sure that we are protecting ourselves from people who should not come here, but do come here. that is important. i will look carefully. >> mr. speaker, with the prime minister agree with me that now whenever we need to maintain efforts to build a robust society? , war broke out and

killed 16 million amazing young man here at devastated communities. the lack about to to patient in politics is declining rapidly. -- the lack of participation in politics is declining rapidly. going meet across party basis to look at citizenship in this country in a serious way so we can look at how to build as a society? with what the gentleman says. the turnout of some elections is very depressing. that theseple feel institutions are rather distant from them and they do not see the relevance of them. of course i'm happy to look at what he says about citizenship. i would prefer we put our resources and efforts into prop equal programs. superb service that many young people are taking part in so they can see the importance

of engaging in the communities and engaging in the world. that will lead to greater anticipation. >> will the prime minister join me in welcoming the new 2 million private sector jobs? [cheers] the he continue with [inaudible] this is an important milestone we have reached. there are 2 million more private sector jobs than when this government came to office. that is 2 million reasons for sticking to the long-term economic land that we set out. for the work that has been done in terms of running job club after doc love to make sure that the businesses that need more workers are put in touch with the people looking for a job. it is an important service that members of parliament are delivering and he is leading the way. >> even the revelation that the

mercy has been granted in at least six cases relating to terrorism in the days and weeks following the belfast agreement and going back to the 1980's, could the prime minister agree in the openness and transparency in northern ireland and keep us in britain itself that he should be intervening to ensure that the circumstances of these should be revealed as it is an arrested and the kingdoms of people will know the facts of these cases? >> i will look as i always do very carefully at what the honorable john to men -- gentleman says. difficult decisions had to get that these process started on track and working. oro not want to unpick second-guess those difficult decisions.

yes, we have frustrations and difficulties in many other issues that need to be settled, though we have the basic working of across the historic divide and i don't want to put that at risk. you, mr. speaker. since 2012, i have held a jobs fairs. some of the 2 million private sector jobs being created since this government. there is still more to do. mentoring jobs prospects dim for local post this business leaders -- prospects for local businesses to be paired with business leaders [inaudible] >> to put people who want work in touch with businesses. there is no place in job the side of the house.

youth unemployment, long-term unemployment, we need to remove these scourges from the country. we do not you that simply through a growing economy. we need to make sure we help people train people and give all the necessary items to get a job and all the necessary stuff in their lives. >> surely one in three children in the northeast are now living in poverty. the highest in the u.k. significantly, two of the three nowle living in households -- with the prime minister agree with me that something has gone wrong with -- please, please tell me where it all went wrong in the first place? what i would say to the

honorable gentleman is the best route out of copper the -- poverty is work. the number of people employed in the northeast is up by 47,000 . that is what is happening. i know there is a certain narrative. inequality is at its lowest. there are fewer children in poverty then when i became a minister. there are fewer people in relative poverty than an election. that is what is happening. >> mr. campbell, when you're eating curry -- order -- when you're eating curry, you do not yell. what we need to do is tackle the causes of poverty, --elessness, drug addiction that is what drives the government. that is what we are dealing

with. mr. speaker, taking longer to -- this is because they are very and -- reluctant. i'm sure the prime minister would agree this is unacceptable. they discriminate against people. >> obviously there are ruralnges in far-flung, physician sees like yours. so many islands within it. i except that we have to make sure that people get their assessments properly carried out . but they are important. the whole point is that we do not want to leave people on unemployment or other benefits year after year. we want these assessments

properly carried out so we can see where they are applicable for benefits and what help they need to get out work. is the prime minister's intention to legislative the help of renting homes lose its -- or did he not have any proposals in the first place? >> what this government is doing is make sure we build more houses. that is what we absolutely need to do to help those who are renting that's renting or buying. yes we need transparency in terms of what agencies do. that is part of our program. i don't believe the policy of rent control and letting agents themselves put up rent is that answer. speaker, mechanical

engineers and pickle maintenance and apprenticeship are some of the real jobs for local people offered at jobs fairs. jobslion private sector since 2010. will the prime minister continued to increase real jobs and quality apprenticeship? >> absolutely. we are seeing a rebalancing of our economy. we are seeing manufacturing figures with a growth in manufacturing. we have seen all of those elements of gdp. what we want to see is a recovery that is broadly based or across different sectors and every part of the country. you can actually see the pay level in industries like manufacturing and services rather than financial services on the rise. week, a member said that

people in the u.k. have not yet any sense of recovery. , 36 pounds a week. does the prime minister agree that cabinet cronies? the point i make to the honorable lady is that their arm more people who work in the northeast and there were a year ago. the best route out of poverty is work. what then is to be followed by is the tax reductions that the company brings on to make sure not they are all better off than work. that will make the difference. they increase their turnover by 10% to over 2 billion pounds last year. they have increased their workforce significantly. that, they have been voted european family business

of the year. will my friend join me in congratulating them and agreed to visit the success story? >> i'm sure i will be visiting my honorable friend constituency before long. i join him in congratulating this great company and i believe they came with me on my visit to china where we were pushing speedo's as hard as he could. [laughter] including getting them on the vital amazon to make sure -- export success story of our country. monday, i'm going to the united nations to address a number of member states and to present a party petition in support of the inclusion of the right to help the early childhood in the new post-2015 millennium development goals.

this petition has been signed by people from 170 countries around the world. can i ask the prime minister to andort with his efficacy the support of his government this leadership by the united nations to great benefits for at least 200 million of the world's poorest children? >> i pay tribute to the lady and what she's doing in this area. britain has tried to play a leading role in making sure the world as a replacement for the millennium development goals. what offer a report on should be put in the place. at the heart of this was the idea better internal help services -- health services, particularly women in childbirth. i would be happy to look at the proposal she makes and make sure we put the full weight of the british government behind it. >> thank you, mr. speaker. wish the england football team

every success at the world cup. the aspects one of of the game. a recent constituent with sears the assaulted while refereeing a local football game by one of the players on the field. he was seriously injured. and a half the prime minister what steps the government is taking to ensure that violence -- i asked the prime minister what steps the government is taking to ensure that violence is treated with seriousness? >> he makes an important point. important that we cracked down on all forms of bad behavior whether on or off the football pitch. the full protection of the law to make sure they are safe. there has been work and training and explained the importance of respect and good behavior in our game. we need more of that in the years to come. , i'm afraid i

might have nightmares this evening about the prime minister modeling speeders. [chuckles] , themore serious note abusing loanple sharks is up. it is estimated a total of 85,000 people in scotland. can asked the prime minister what his government is going to do about that? is that acceptable? >> let me be sure the honorable lady at the speedo's also have shorts. speedos also have shorts. [laughter] this issue raises that we need to properly tackle to make sure that we help everyone in our

country benefit from economic recovery on the minimum wage which was declining when i became prime minister. it is now increasing. -- duringne after the the last government. there is a cap now on payday lending. we make sure that it is for not hanging minimum wage has been country pulled. i'm determined to make sure that everyone who wants to work hard and do the right thing can do so with economic recovery underway. >> the prime minister must know that every member of this house shares a total repugnance. the one moment is being sentenced to 100 lashes and the death penalty for sibley wanting to practice her faith. will my friend request that u.k. delegation of the united nations council on human rights to press concept of a the

being indirect in total conflict with the united nations convention on human rights? will you reassure the house will be left in no doubt in which the sentence is held? for think my friend speaks the whole house on this issue. i completely share his abhorrent about the way this case has been treated. it has been absolutely barbaric and has no place in this world. i confirmed we will be raising this case at the forthcoming council. i think we should bring the full weight of everything britain can do to make clear that it is unacceptable in which this woman is being treated. you, prime minister. it is good of the prime minister to which the football team every best. with his cabinet split and his coalition fractured, should he be asking for tips on team

discipline? offer toon't want to much advice, but i would say about this government is we have have theame -- would same home secretary for four years and have had record crime in country. the same education secretary and we have fewer children in failing schools. with agot a strong team strong plan, stick with the team, stick with the plan, and keep on putting it in the back of the net. [cheers] >> mr. speaker, the prime -- an independent

childy into organized sexual abuse in this country. can he be satisfied that currently do investigations our suspicion for the public to have confidence we are both willing and able to get to the truth? friend makes a very important point. i have looked at this carefully. inquiriesseries of taken place into what happened in the various hospitals and care homes and indeed media organization. it is important that government keeps a clear view of how these are being coordinated and how the lessons are being learned. if there is a need for an overarching process to be put in place, and happy to look at that . we do have a proper view of what is happening. recent announcements have shown that labor partners policy to allocate based on need

actually reduced 85%. why did the government scrap it? what this government has done is make sure the public health budgets are properly spent and to deliver money according to need to do their series of the country. the only part of the country where i am aware where labor policies being put in place is in wales where you have actually hit a help target since about 1989 and were experts are saying that people are dying from being on waiting lists. she is concerned, i think artist would be a good place to start. -- cardiff would be a good place to start. >> it is down 83%. -- would myillion

friend be building upon the success by providing more opportunities and skills for the young people in the area expanding training and apprenticeship? >> i think my honorable friend is absolutely right. even if 50 is a small number, it is still 50 too many. we leave absolutely no one behind as they leave school and look for the stability and security that a feature and work provides. >> thank you, mr. speaker. as government says it will recruit 11,000 new reserves to make up for cuts in the regular army. -- numbers have declined since 2012. this further example of

government incompetence. not onlye inherited was a black cloak, but a situation with the military reserves were they have been under resource and undervalued for years. we have a five-year program for building them up. that program is underway. it is gathering faith. what you'll see is the strongest possible professional army with all of the best equipment they can have in a very strong reserve force backing up and making sure we can meet all of the obligations we set out in the strategic defense review. >> order. >> you have been watching prime ministers questions from the reddish house of commons. -- british house of commons. you can watch it anytime on c-span.org. you can find other reddish affairs programs -- british

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