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1690598

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date	20/02/2024
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Schools: Mobile Phones
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether advice given to schools on the use by pupils of mobile phones in schools is legally enforceable.
tabling member printed	Lord Weir of Ballyholme
uin	HL2617
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2024 answer text <p>In response to the Winter 2019 School Snapshot survey, 49% of secondary schools reported that they had a strict policy prohibiting the use of mobile phones and 48% of secondary schools reported they had a policy permitting regulated use of mobile phones. The survey also showed that as many a 76% of primary schools had a strict policy where mobile phones could not be used during the school day with 21% of schools opting out of this question saying that mobile phones were not an issue at their school. Despite this, the department’s omnibus survey found that nearly one third (29%) of secondary school pupils reported that there had been pupils using mobile phones in all or most of their lessons in the past week when they were not supposed to in 2022/23, which is up from 21% in 2021/22.</p><p>Schools do not legally have to follow the non-statutory guidance but must show that they have given due weight to the guidance in developing their own mobile phone policy. This guidance will set expectations for schools, pupils and parents, while giving headteachers the clarity and autonomy to decide how they can best prohibit the use of mobile phones in a way that will work in their own schools. The department knows that the majority of headteachers already apply some restrictions on the use of mobile phones in their schools. Therefore, this guidance will provide clear advice and support for those headteachers, while demonstrating best practice to others and increasing consistency across all schools. The guidance makes clear that the department backs head teachers to enforce their policy prohibiting the use of mobile phones throughout the school day.</p><p>Should schools continue to raise issues with prohibiting the use of mobile phones in schools, the department will seek to introduce legislation at the earliest opportunity when Parliamentary time allows.</p><p>The guidance provided in ‘Mobile phones in schools’ clearly sets out that schools should develop a mobile phone policy that prohibits the use of mobile phones and other smart technology with similar functionality to mobile phones. This should include prohibiting the ability to send and/or receive notifications or messages via mobile phone networks or the ability to record audio and/or video throughout the school day, including during lessons.</p><p>Where schools have a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scheme to facilitate the use of laptops or tablets for learning, such devices should be used in accordance with the school’s BYOD policy, as well as Information and Communications Technology acceptable use policy. BYOD policies used to facilitate learning, including researching subject content, should not include mobile phones.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran grouped question UIN HL2616 HL2620 question first answered 05/03/2024 14:51:50 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	4970 label Biography information for Lord Weir of Ballyholme

1522077

registered interest
date	13/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prison Sentences
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, what steps they are taking to resolve the situation that 608 prisoners under Imprisonment for Public Protection are at least 10 years over their original tariff.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Southwark
uin	HL2617
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2022 answer text <p>HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) has delivered a substantial reduction in the number of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) prisoners who have never been released, from over 6,000 when the sentence was abolished in 2012 to 1,492 at 30 June 2022. Prisoners serving indeterminate sentences who have completed their tariff will be released only when the independent Parole Board concludes that the risk they present to the public is capable of being safely managed in the community under probation supervision – and that applies to the cohort who have served at least ten years in custody after they completed their tariff.</p><p>The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Act introduced an amendment which requires the Secretary of State automatically to refer every eligible IPP offender to the Parole Board for consideration of licence termination annually once they reach the 10 year eligibility point. This will enable the IPP licence, and the IPP sentence as a whole, to be brought to a definitive end for more offenders.</p><p>The Government is carefully considering the evidence and recommendations of the Justice Select Committee report. A full response to the report will be provided in due course, and the IPP Action Plan will be reviewed and refreshed to ensure it is focused on the critical aspects that will best support the progression of those subject to IPP sentences.</p> answering member printed Lord Bellamy question first answered 27/10/2022 10:56:18 answering member 4941 label Biography information for Lord Bellamy
tabling member	4345 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Southwark

1354663

registered interest
date	10/09/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	South Sudan: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the political and security situation in South Sudan and, in particular, the impact on the peace process of the reported attempt to oust Vice President Riek Machar.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL2617
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/09/2021 answer text <p>South Sudan remains one of the world's most fragile states, with 7.2 million people facing acute food insecurity and high levels of sub-national violence. The full and inclusive implementation of the 2018 Peace Agreement remains South Sudan's best chance for sustainable peace and stability and recent progress, such as the formation of a new national legislature is welcome. Overall implementation however, is slow and inconsistent: important tasks such as the unification of armed forces have been significantly delayed, contributing to increased instability and a worsening humanitarian situation.</p><p>This slow and partial implementation of the Peace Agreement has generated discontent among several parities in recent months. This includes a split within the Sudan People's Liberation Movement 'In Opposition' (SPLM-IO) but 1st Vice President Riek Machar remains in post. In a Troika statement (with Norway and the US) on 13 August we called for all parties to abide by the Peace Agreement, for signatories to show a greater sense of unity, and for an end to the fostering of divisions and splits that risk further delays to the peace process and violence. Where there are legitimate grievances, however, we have made clear that it is important for voices to be heard and for freedom of expression to be protected.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 23/09/2021 13:56:08 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1185115

registered interest
date	16/03/2020
answering body	Northern Ireland Office
answering dept id	21
answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
hansard heading	Terrorism: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they are having with the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure that Part 5(23)(2) of the Victims' Payments Regulations 2020 is implemented, and victims' payments are made as soon as reasonably practicable from May 2020.
tabling member printed	Lord Hain
uin	HL2617
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2020 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Executive are responsible for the successful delivery of the Victims’ Payment Scheme, including the timely provision of victims’ payments to eligible applicants once the scheme is up and running.</p><p>Following the establishment of the legal framework for the scheme in January, NIO officials have continued to be available to provide support to the Northern Ireland Civil Service when needed in their delivery of the scheme.</p><p>Details about the scheme and how to apply will be clearly communicated in advance of the scheme opening for applications.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 27/03/2020 11:04:33 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie
tabling member	567 label Biography information for Lord Hain

778072

registered interest
date	26/10/2017
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Local Government: Borrowing
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answers by Lord Young of Cookham on 25 October (HL Deb, col 935) and Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth on 26 October, what circumstances would lead them to lifting local authority borrowing restrictions.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL2617
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2017 answer text <p>As I have indicated on previous occasions, we are continuing to discuss borrowing headroom with local authorities and we will be taking a pragmatic approach to these talks.</p><p>It would be unwise to prejudge the outcome of these discussions by attempting to list every circumstance under which we might agree to modify borrowing restrictions.</p><p>Fundamentally, the outcome of our talks with councils will depend on the financial position of each authority, the particular pressures in each locality and affordability from the wider national perspective.</p> answering member printed Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth question first answered 06/11/2017 17:56:54 answering member 4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

621100

registered interest
date	25/10/2016
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Sudan
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether it is their policy to repatriate non-Arab Darfuri asylum seekers from the UK to Khartoum; and what account is taken when making such decisions, of the needs of those who believe that their human rights, especially the right to freedom of religion or belief, will be violated.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL2617
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2016 answer text <p>All protection claims, including claims based on the right to freedom of religion or belief, are carefully considered on their individual facts and merits, in accordance with our obligations under the Refugee Convention and European Convention on Human Rights. They are assessed against available country of origin information, which is obtained from a range of reliable sources, including reputable media outlets; local, national and international organisations, including human rights organisations; and information from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.</p><p>Where people establish a genuine need for protection, we will grant it. If they are found not to need our protection, we expect them to leave the country voluntarily. Where they do not, we will seek to enforce their departure. Enforced removals are carried out in the most sensitive way possible, treating those being removed with respect and courtesy.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 04/11/2016 09:33:07 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

421246

registered interest
date	14/10/2015
answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
answering dept id	7
answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
hansard heading	Planning Permission
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what guidelines they give to local authorities when discussing planning proposals that could have a measurable impact on the environment.
tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
uin	HL2617
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2015 answer text <p>The National Planning Policy Framework, which is a material consideration in decisions on planning applications, recognises the environment as one of the three dimensions to the delivery of sustainable development. The framework sets out strong planning policy for the protection and enhancement of the natural environment. In addition web-based planning guidance is available and includes a section dedicated to the natural environment.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 21/10/2015 13:59:35 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

105810

registered interest
date	03/11/2014
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Egypt
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Egypt about recent kidnappings, in particular of women and children in central and upper Egypt, allegedly for forced conversion and marriage.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL2617
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/11/2014 answer text <p>The British Government is concerned about reports of kidnapping in Egypt. We have been clear throughout recent events in Egypt that freedoms in the Egyptian constitution, including of religious belief, need to be protected as a vital component of a democratic society. Most recently, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East (Mr Ellwood), raised the need to protect human rights in their meeting with the Egyptian Foreign Minister on 27 October.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 11/11/2014 16:10:46 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton