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<p>The illicit use of mobile phones can pose a significant threat and undermine the
safety and security of our prisons. For example, they can be used to convey other
illicit items into prisons, such as drugs. We are taking urgent and decisive action
to tackle this threat.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is supporting the Prisons (Interference
with Wireless Telegraphy) Bill 2017, a Private Members Bill introduced by Maria Caulfield
MP, which will enable mobile network operators to support solutions to stop illicit
phones working in prisons. The bill is due to have its remaining stages debated on
Friday 6<sup>th</sup> July.</p><p> </p><p>We have also invested £2 million in detection
technology and conduct intelligence-led searches. We also continue to utilise Telecommunications
Restriction Orders to block specific mobile phones being used in prisons.</p>
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