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Final reports on the powers of entry review were laid before Parliament on 27 November 2014.<\/p>

<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1091", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Bates"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Lord Bates"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-12-11", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-12-11T14:39:54.357Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-12-09", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Powers of Entry"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty\u2019s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Taylor of Holbeach on 7 July (HL824), whether they can now give a date when the final departmental transaction reports on the review of powers of entry required by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 will be laid before Parliament.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1854", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Marlesford"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Marlesford"} ], "uin" : "HL3563"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/168464", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Education"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/168464/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

All school staff have a responsibility to identify children who may be in need of extra help or who are suffering, or are likely to suffer, significant harm. All staff then have a responsibility to take appropriate action, working with other services as required. Those responsibilities, which apply to the risk of forced marriage as to any other form of abuse, are set out in \u2018Keeping Children Safe in Education\u2019 statutory guidance for schools and their staff which the Government published in April 2014.[1]<\/p>

The statutory guidance contains links to more detailed guidance on specific risks, including multi-Agency guidelines on forced marriage.[2] The chapter of those guidelines which focuses on schools, colleges and universities indicates: what teachers should look out for, such as changes in behaviour or attendance or the early marriage of a sibling; how they can support girls, by giving access to support and advice; and what they should do if they suspect a girl is being forced into marriage, including activating local child protection procedures.<\/p>

[1] www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education<\/a><\/p>

[2] www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/322307/HMG_MULTI_AGENCY_PRACTICE_GUIDELINES_v1_180614_FINAL.pdf<\/a><\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4270", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Nash"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Lord Nash"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-12-10", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-12-10T17:11:53.927Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "60"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Education"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Education"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-12-08", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Forced Marriage"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty\u2019s Government whether they will clarify the role of teachers in monitoring girls at risk of being forced into under-age marriage.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4308", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "The Lord Bishop of St Albans"} ], "uin" : "HL3494"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/168121", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Culture Media and Sport"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/168121/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

As a result of our analysis of the responses to the two consultations it is clear that more detail is required as to how a replacement for the Levy would work. In order to enable a fair comparison between reform and replacement we will work up the \u201cracing right\u201d proposal and engage constructively with stakeholders so that a fully informed decision can be made. We will consult early in the New Year.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4161", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Lord Gardiner of Kimble"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-12-11", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-12-11T16:22:11.187Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "10"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Culture, Media and Sport"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Culture, Media and Sport"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-12-05", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Horse Racing: Betting"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty\u2019s Government what is the current status of their consultation on the reform of the Horserace Betting Levy in the light of the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Autumn Statement announcement of the introduction of a racing right.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/2492", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Lipsey"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Lipsey"} ], "uin" : "HL3463"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/168125", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Transport"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/168125/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

The Government recognises that eCall has the potential to improve road safety further, but it is important that each initiative is carefully considered on its merits. After considering the results of independent research we are concerned that the benefits of making eCall mandatory in all new cars will not justify the cost of implementing it in the UK. That is why the UK does not support the EU proposed mandatory installation of eCall in new passenger cars and vans at this time. Motorists should be free to choose a third party eCall system if they wish, and calls from these systems are already supported by UK emergency call centres.<\/p>

<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1557", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Baroness Kramer"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Baroness Kramer"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-12-10", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-12-10T15:31:55.167Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "27"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Transport"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Transport"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-12-05", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Roads: Accidents"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty\u2019s Government what is their assessment of the eCall system to be introduced in motor cars from 31 March 2018.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4153", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Kennedy of Southwark"} ], "uin" : "HL3467"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/168129", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Education"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/168129/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

Academies receive public funding which is designed to meet their costs and to put them in the same position as comparable schools maintained by local authorities. Like maintained schools, academies can raise funds through appeals and donations and through commercial activities such as lettings. The Department for Education welcomes such additional contributions to the education system.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4270", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Nash"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Lord Nash"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-12-10", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-12-10T12:55:09.453Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "60"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Education"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Education"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-12-05", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Academies"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty\u2019s Government whether they consider that academies should be funded solely by the public sector.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1796", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Taylor of Warwick"} ], "uin" : "HL3471"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/167901", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/167901/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

Home Office Ministers and officials have meetings with a wide variety of international partners, as well as organisations and individuals in the public and private sectors, as part of the process of policy development and delivery. Details of ministerial meetings are passed to the Cabinet Office on a quarterly basis and are subsequently published on the Gov.uk website: http://data.gov.uk/dataset/ministerial-data-home-office<\/a><\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1091", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Bates"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Lord Bates"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-12-11", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-12-11T14:41:49.26Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-12-04", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Security Guards"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty\u2019s Government when Ministers last met representatives of the private security industry; and what issues were discussed.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4170", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Baroness Smith of Basildon"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Baroness Smith of Basildon"} ], "uin" : "HL3425"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/167911", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Education"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/167911/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

The Department for Education has no plans to replace the national Gifted and Talented programme. Our plan for education is to raise standards at all schools so every child, including the most gifted, can achieve their full potential.<\/p>

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It is a fundamental responsibility of every school in England to ensure that their most gifted pupils receive an education that engages and stretches them at school, as well as inspiring them to reach their full potential. Schools are best placed to know and respond to the individual needs of their pupils, including the most able.<\/p>

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The Government has freed schools from the constraints of excessive ring-fencing and bureaucracy. Schools leaders are free to decide how best to use their funding to provide extra support to talented children, including using the pupil premium to support gifted disadvantaged pupils. In addition, we have given teachers the freedom to tailor lessons so that every child is prepared for life in modern Britain, and Ofsted holds schools to account for how well they meet the needs of the range of their pupils, including the most able.<\/p>

<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4270", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Nash"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Lord Nash"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-12-09", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-12-09T15:16:53.59Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "60"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Education"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Education"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-12-04", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Gifted Children"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty\u2019s Government whether they have any plans to replace the Gifted and Talented programme.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1796", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Taylor of Warwick"} ], "uin" : "HL3435"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/167914", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/167914/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

We do not hold information on the cost of any industry initiatives to counter phone scamming however Ofcom, the police and landline providers are currently working together to reduce the time a caller can stay on the line which makes it much more difficult for criminals to exploit phone lines for fraudulent purposes.<\/p>

Telephone companies and industry bodies work in a number of ways to combat phone scamming, often in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, such as the City of London Police who run the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB). The NFIB partners with a number of telecommunications companies and industry wide organisations, including Ofcom to reduce the impact of this crime.<\/p>

This Government takes this issue very seriously and is working with partners across industry and law enforcement to raise awareness and improve the overall response to fraud, including those committed over the phone. This includes work with national and local partners to reduce the likelihood of individuals becoming a victim, or repeat victim, such as our current campaign with Avon and Somerset Police and Neighbourhood Watch aimed at the vulnerable elderly. Through Action Fraud, we also provide information on the latest threats and protective advice.<\/p>

The Fraud Act 2006 established for the first time a single offence of fraud. It makes no distinction in the method used to commit fraud and as such captures fraud committed over the telephone as well as fraud committed in other ways. We keep the effectiveness of legislation under review and have no current plans to make alterations to the Fraud Act.<\/p>

Law enforcement partners, such as the Economic Crime Command of the National Crime Agency and the City of London Police, the lead force for Fraud are engaged in various operations with international connections. For example, the National Crime Agency recently collaborated with the City of London Police on Operation RICO, a major investigation against organised crime groups engaged in investment fraud often conducted over the phone. A coordinated international day of action in February resulted in 110 arrests in the UK, USA, Spain and Serbia, and the seizure of significant assets and cash.<\/p>

<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1091", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Bates"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Lord Bates"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-12-11", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-12-11T14:38:13.883Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-12-04", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Fraud"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty\u2019s Government what financial contribution the telephone companies make towards combatting phone scamming crimes.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4153", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Kennedy of Southwark"} ], "uin" : "HL3438"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/167915", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/167915/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

We do not hold information on the cost of any industry initiatives to counter phone scamming however Ofcom, the police and landline providers are currently working together to reduce the time a caller can stay on the line which makes it much more difficult for criminals to exploit phone lines for fraudulent purposes.<\/p>

Telephone companies and industry bodies work in a number of ways to combat phone scamming, often in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, such as the City of London Police who run the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB). The NFIB partners with a number of telecommunications companies and industry wide organisations, including Ofcom to reduce the impact of this crime.<\/p>

This Government takes this issue very seriously and is working with partners across industry and law enforcement to raise awareness and improve the overall response to fraud, including those committed over the phone. This includes work with national and local partners to reduce the likelihood of individuals becoming a victim, or repeat victim, such as our current campaign with Avon and Somerset Police and Neighbourhood Watch aimed at the vulnerable elderly. Through Action Fraud, we also provide information on the latest threats and protective advice.<\/p>

The Fraud Act 2006 established for the first time a single offence of fraud. It makes no distinction in the method used to commit fraud and as such captures fraud committed over the telephone as well as fraud committed in other ways. We keep the effectiveness of legislation under review and have no current plans to make alterations to the Fraud Act.<\/p>

Law enforcement partners, such as the Economic Crime Command of the National Crime Agency and the City of London Police, the lead force for Fraud are engaged in various operations with international connections. For example, the National Crime Agency recently collaborated with the City of London Police on Operation RICO, a major investigation against organised crime groups engaged in investment fraud often conducted over the phone. A coordinated international day of action in February resulted in 110 arrests in the UK, USA, Spain and Serbia, and the seizure of significant assets and cash.<\/p>

<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1091", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Bates"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Lord Bates"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-12-11", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "groupedQuestionUIN" : {"_value" : "HL3440"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-12-11T14:39:37.053Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-12-04", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Fraud"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty\u2019s Government what review mechanisms are in place to ensure that legislation to combat phone scamming is fit for purpose.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4153", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Kennedy of Southwark"} ], "uin" : "HL3439"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/167916", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/167916/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

We do not hold information on the cost of any industry initiatives to counter phone scamming however Ofcom, the police and landline providers are currently working together to reduce the time a caller can stay on the line which makes it much more difficult for criminals to exploit phone lines for fraudulent purposes.<\/p>

Telephone companies and industry bodies work in a number of ways to combat phone scamming, often in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, such as the City of London Police who run the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB). The NFIB partners with a number of telecommunications companies and industry wide organisations, including Ofcom to reduce the impact of this crime.<\/p>

This Government takes this issue very seriously and is working with partners across industry and law enforcement to raise awareness and improve the overall response to fraud, including those committed over the phone. This includes work with national and local partners to reduce the likelihood of individuals becoming a victim, or repeat victim, such as our current campaign with Avon and Somerset Police and Neighbourhood Watch aimed at the vulnerable elderly. Through Action Fraud, we also provide information on the latest threats and protective advice.<\/p>

The Fraud Act 2006 established for the first time a single offence of fraud. It makes no distinction in the method used to commit fraud and as such captures fraud committed over the telephone as well as fraud committed in other ways. We keep the effectiveness of legislation under review and have no current plans to make alterations to the Fraud Act.<\/p>

Law enforcement partners, such as the Economic Crime Command of the National Crime Agency and the City of London Police, the lead force for Fraud are engaged in various operations with international connections. For example, the National Crime Agency recently collaborated with the City of London Police on Operation RICO, a major investigation against organised crime groups engaged in investment fraud often conducted over the phone. A coordinated international day of action in February resulted in 110 arrests in the UK, USA, Spain and Serbia, and the seizure of significant assets and cash.<\/p>

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