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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Tulip Siddiq Excerpts
Monday 19th January 2026

(1 day, 13 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Olivia Bailey Portrait Olivia Bailey
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The Government are completely clear and Government guidance is completely clear that mobile phones have absolutely no place in schools at any point throughout the day. Obviously, we continue to look closely to ensure that the guidance is enforced properly across the country.

Tulip Siddiq Portrait Tulip Siddiq (Hampstead and Highgate) (Lab)
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The Secretary of State will know about the horrific sexual abuse case in one of my local nurseries. Will she introduce mandatory CCTV in nurseries so that we can use it as a safeguarding tool?

Olivia Bailey Portrait Olivia Bailey
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I thank my hon. Friend for her advocacy for her constituents in what has been an absolutely appalling case. My thoughts remain with all the children and families who have been affected. The safety of our children comes first, so we are considering the mandatory use of CCTV in early years settings through the review we are getting under way rapidly.