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1176885

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date	06/02/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Work Experience: Social Media
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what safeguarding guidance his Department has issued to schools in relation to students using LinkedIn profiles to look for work experience.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	13527
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2020 answer text <p>We want to support all young people to be happy, healthy and safe. We want to equip them for adult life and to make a positive contribution to society. Activities involving employers, such as work experience, are important in giving young people the experiences they need to succeed. However, it is important that pupils are able to make the right decisions when engaging with social media and are taught how to navigate online platforms safely.</p><p> </p><p>There are opportunities across the curriculum for pupils to be taught about online safety. For example, the computing curriculum covers the principles of e-safety at all key stages, with progression in the content to reflect the different and escalating risks that young people face. Pupils are taught how to use technology safely, responsibly, respectfully and securely, how to keep personal information private and where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, from September, through the introduction of compulsory relationships, sex and health education, all pupils will be taught about online relationships, the implications of sharing private or personal data (including images) online, harmful content and contact and where to get help and support for issues that occur online. The guidance can be found at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The Department has also recently published guidance for schools on teaching online safety, which aims to support schools in teaching pupils how to stay safe online within new and existing school subjects, such as relationships, sex and health education, citizenship and computing. This guidance is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teaching-online-safety-in-schools" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teaching-online-safety-in-schools</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 11/02/2020 15:31:03 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1176886

registered interest
date	06/02/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: ICT
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance his Department has issued to schools on the use of Google Classroom; and what alternatives to that platform are available to schools.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	13528
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2020 answer text <p>Technology can be a useful tool for schools.</p><p>In April 2019, the Department published a new Education Technology (EdTech) Strategy, ‘Realising the potential of technology in Education: A strategy for education providers and the technology sector’, available here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/realising-the-potential-of-technology-in-education" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/realising-the-potential-of-technology-in-education</a>.</p><p>The strategy made a series of commitments to support teachers to use technology to support workload reduction and flexible working practices, help foster efficiencies, promote inclusion, and ultimately, to help improve pupil outcomes.</p><p>The Department does not currently promote specific EdTech products and services to schools and colleges, and does not offer any specific guidance relating to Google Classroom. If implemented poorly and without purpose or support, any product can have a negative impact. Schools, colleges and universities are best placed to make decisions about what technology to use and how to use it within their respective contexts. The Department’s role is to enable schools to take advantage of the opportunities that technology presents by highlighting the potential benefits, removing barriers and helping educational establishments to be informed buyers.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 11/02/2020 16:09:42 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1176890

registered interest
date	06/02/2020
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Housing: Broadband
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 5 February 2020 to Question 10373 on Housing: Broadband, what steps he is taking to ensure that the legislative proposals on buildings regulations will enable householders to have a choice of provider.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	13529
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2020 answer text <p>We have not yet announced the content of the legislation to deliver gigabit-capable connections to new build developments. We are working with key industry stakeholders to finalise the policy and will publish the Government consultation response, including a full outline of the proposed legislation, in the Spring.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>However, Government recognises the importance of consumer choice and market competition. Although we are clear the mechanisms for delivering this are primarily a matter for Ofcom we believe that existing regulations allow for network sharing and access between operators. In addition, The <a href="https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/information-for-industry/policy/electronic-comm-code" target="_blank">Electronic Communications Code</a> and <a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/700/pdfs/uksi_20160700_en.pdf" target="_blank">The Communications (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2016</a> give operators the right to access land and existing infrastructure.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Matt Warman question first answered 11/02/2020 11:51:03 answering member 4361 label Biography information for Matt Warman
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1176894

registered interest
date	06/02/2020
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Offences against Children: Victims
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he has taken to ensure that victims of child sexual exploitation are not refused compensation as a result of criminal convictions obtained during the period in which those victims were abused.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	13530
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2020 answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice is committed to ensuring every victim gets the compensation to which they are entitled.</p><p> </p><p>The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme states that if an applicant has an unspent conviction which resulted in a community or custodial sentence, an award of compensation cannot be made. This is in no way intended to diminish the fact that applicants with unspent criminal convictions may have been victims of serious crimes. This rule exists as these applicants may have caused distress, loss or injury to another person through the offence for which they were convicted.</p><p> </p><p>A review of the Scheme is underway, looking at its eligibility rules and requirements around decision-making. The review will take account of the findings and recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, which continues to investigate compensation, redress and support for victims. It will also consider the difficulties faced by some when applying for compensation, highlighted by the previous Victims’ Commissioner in the report, <em>Compensation without re-traumatisation.</em></p><p> </p><p>The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority has strengthened its decision-making process on applications relating to child sexual exploitation. The Authority has also improved staff training and guidance to help get decisions right the first time.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 11/02/2020 17:43:47 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1176896

registered interest
date	06/02/2020
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Social Security Benefits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to her oral contribution of 7 October 2019, Official Report, column 1496, what recent assessment she has made of the level of minimum income that a person needs to meet essential living costs after the benefits freeze ends in 2020.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	13532
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2020 answer text <p>The Secretary of State completed her annual review of benefits and pensions in November and I refer you to her statement of 4 November:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2019-11-04/HCWS74/" target="_blank">https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2019-11-04/HCWS74/</a></p><p> </p><p>We continue to monitor the impact of our policies by assessing the trends in low income, using our annual Households Below Average Income publication.</p> answering member constituency Colchester answering member printed Will Quince question first answered 11/02/2020 10:16:26 answering member 4423 label Biography information for Will Quince
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1175734

registered interest
date	03/02/2020
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prison Officers: Safety
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps the Government is taking to ensure the safety of prison officers in Durham prison and young offenders institute.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	11533
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2020 answer text <p>Prison Officers are some of our finest public servants, and we do not underestimate the challenges faced by everyone working in prisons. We are committed to making prisons a safe place to work and providing prison officers with the right support, training and tools to empower them to do their jobs.</p><p>Prisoners who assault staff should feel the full force of the law. We are working closely with the CPS to ensure prosecutions of prisoners who assault staff along with the strongest possible punishment being imposed. The Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act increases sentences for those who assault prison officers.</p><p>We are rolling out prison officers body worn cameras, police-style restraints and PAVA incapacitant spray to prison officers to help them do their job more safely.</p><p>We have recruited more than 4,300 new prison officers over the last two years and we’re investing £2.75 billion to transform the estate, to make prisons safer and cut crime behind bars.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 06/02/2020 15:06:26 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1175735

registered interest
date	03/02/2020
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Legal Aid Scheme: Low Incomes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of access to free legal support for people on low incomes.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	11534
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2020 answer text <p>A full review of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 was published in February 2019.</p><p>In response to these findings and alongside the review, the Legal Support Action Plan was published to address the key challenges identified and outline the steps the government will be taking to improve the way people are supported as they experience legal problems.</p><p>In addition to a series of support pilots to test early forms of intervention that stop people’s problems from escalating, the government will invest up to £5m into a Legal Support Innovation Fund to explore the role technology can play in helping people identify and resolve their legal issues. We are also enhancing the support on offer to litigants in person by providing a further £3m of funding over the next two years, ensuring that those representing themselves in court understand the process and are better supported through it.</p><p>Access to justice is a fundamental right and government is committed to ensuring that everyone can get the timely support they need to access the justice system.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 06/02/2020 15:13:36 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1175736

registered interest
date	03/02/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Renewable Energy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what statutory role OfGem has in relation to decarbonisation policies; and what her Department's policy is on ensuring that the energy market best supports the transition to renewable energy.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	11535
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2020 answer text <p>Ofgem has an important role in the transition to net zero and has various powers and duties in relation to decarbonisation. Ofgem’s principle duty is to protect existing and future consumers and this includes consumers’ interests in the reduction of targeted greenhouse gas emissions from electricity and gas supply. Ofgem also has a duty to have regard to the effect on the environment of activities connected with the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity and gas and, when performing its duties, to have regard to the need to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development. These duties are set out in Part 1 of the Gas Act 1986 and Electricity Act 1989.</p><p>The Government will set out its vision for the GB energy market as part of the forthcoming Energy White Paper, which will address the transformation of our energy system in the context of delivering net zero by 2050.</p> answering member constituency Spelthorne answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng question first answered 06/02/2020 09:01:27 answering member 4134 label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1175737

registered interest
date	03/02/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Business Growth Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much and what proportion of the Business Growth fund was under spent in each of the last three years.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	11536
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2020 answer text <p>The Business Growth Fund was established in 2011 as an investment company with financial backing from Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, RBS and Standard Chartered. It is independent of government and its investments are a commercial matter for the Fund.</p> answering member constituency Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland answering member printed Mr Simon Clarke question first answered 06/02/2020 16:42:50 answering member 4655 label Biography information for Sir Simon Clarke
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1175738

registered interest
date	03/02/2020
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Public Appointments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support her Department provides to representatives of wildlife organisations to encourage them to take up positions on the boards of (a) parks and (b) other environmental organisations; and what training her Department provides to people wanting to take up those positions.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	11537
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2020 answer text <p>Defra uses extensive networks to promote public appointment opportunities, including to representatives of wildlife organisations, for National Park Authorities and other public bodies. We do not provide specific support or training to people wishing to take up a public appointment but once appointed new appointees undertake an induction process to prepare them for the role.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 10/02/2020 15:03:40 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah