Every parliamentary written question tabled by Rupert Lowe this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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How many people are under surveillance by counter-terrorism police for suspected links to Islamist extremism.
As a matter of long-standing policy, we do not comment on the detail of security and intelligence matters. However, we continuously assess potential threats to the UK and, where necessary, deploy the full range of tools available to mitigate them.
Whether foreign nationals convicted of Islamist extremist offences are automatically considered for deportation.
Any foreign national who is convicted of a crime and given a prison sentence is considered for deportation at the earliest opportunity.
What support she is providing to local authorities to help them counter radicalisation in areas identified as high risk for Islamist extremism.
All Local Authorities in England, Scotland and Wales receive dedicated support from the Home Office to deliver the Prevent duty effectively and in proportion to the risk and threat.Whilst Prevent seeks to tackle the threat from a range of ideologies, we expect all local authorities facing a high risk from Islamist extremism to identify this in their risk assessments and delivery plans, working closely with Counter-Terrorism Police.Currently, the 28 highest threat areas in England and Wales receive Home Office Prevent funding to help them to go above and beyond the requirements of the Prevent duty. This funding supports the provision of dedicated Prevent posts in these local authorities. Some of these local authorities also receive additional funding to support regional working and share their Prevent expertise with other neighbouring local authorities.All local authorities have access to the Preventing Radicalisation Fund. This supports the delivery of targeted Prevent projects, that aim to identify and mitigate local radicalisation risks, including the risk from Islamist extremism.
What steps she is taking to help tackle online Islamist (a) radicalisation and (b) propaganda targeting young people.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave on 9 July to Question 64852.
How many passports have been cancelled due to UK citizens travelling abroad to join Islamist terrorist groups in the last five years.
It is the longstanding policy of successive UK governments that we do not comment on operational intelligence or security matters , including the specific details of individuals who have and their passports revoked.
What steps her Department is taking to (a) monitor and (b) help prevent radicalisation in (i) mosques, (ii) Islamic schools and (iii) community centres.
The Prevent duty was introduced through the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 and requires a range of public sector bodies working in local communities to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism as part of their day-to-day work.The Prevent programme is run locally by experts who understand the risks and issues in their area, and how best to support their communities including working with faith institutions, education and community settings. These experts include local authorities, the Police, charities and community organisations.In addition, the programme provides training for educators, healthcare professionals and other frontline staff to help them identify and support those susceptible to radicalisation. Prevent also works closely with local partners, policing, and other government departments to disrupt those groups that radicalise others, both online and in communities.
How many asylum seekers have been flagged for links to (a) extremist and (b) Islamist networks since 2018.
It is the longstanding policy of successive UK Governments that we do not comment on operational intelligence or security matters.
How many known Islamic extremists reside in the UK.
As a matter of long-standing policy, we do not comment on the detail of security and intelligence matters. However, we continuously assess potential threats to the UK and, where necessary, deploy the full range of tools available to mitigate them.
What proportion of people subject to Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures entered the UK as asylum seekers or refugees.
The statutory reporting requirements associated with the use of TPIM measures are set out in Section 19(1) of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011.
How many and what proportion of visa applications were rejected due to national security concerns related to Islamist extremism in each of the last ten years.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was given on 15 May to Question 51200.
How many and what proportion of Prevent cases resulted in prosecutions for Islamist-related offences during the past year.
Prevent seeks to intervene early and provide support to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. Prevent is not an investigative tool or a criminal sanction, and prosecution is not the intended outcome.
Whether (a) migrants and (b) asylum seekers are checked for associations with Islamist terror organisations.
The first priority of Government is protecting national security and protecting UK citizens from terrorism. It would not be appropriate to comment in detail on operational security matters or specific cases but the Home Office uses various tools to detect and disrupt travel by those posing a national security risk, and all applications for UK immigration status, including asylum claims, are subject to comprehensive security checks.
How many Palestinian nationals have entered the UK under (a) humanitarian and (b) asylum schemes since October 2023.
Data on asylum claims, by nationality, is published in table Asy_D01 of the ‘Asylum claims and initial decisions detailed datasets’.The latest data relates to the year ending March 2025. Information on how to use the datasets can be found in the ‘Notes’ page of the workbooks.
How many staff in her Department have permission to work remotely outside the UK; and in which countries those staff are based.
The Home Office has a clear policy on International Remote Working (IRW), which is only permitted in very limited circumstances, either on compassionate grounds for up to four weeks where an employee has a seriously ill relative abroad, or to enable an employee to accompany their spouse/partner on a Diplomatic or other Government posting abroad. No other IRW is permitted.Since January 2025 9 employees have been allowed a period of remote working on compassionate grounds. We also have 11 employees currently working remotely while they accompany their spouse/partner on an international posting.
What data her Department holds on the convictions of licensed taxi drivers for (a) grooming, (b) sexual exploitation and (c) trafficking offences.
Available data on the age, ethnicity, gender and region of individuals prosecuted and convicted at criminal courts in England and Wales in the Ministry of Justice Outcomes by Offences data tool, can be downloaded from the Criminal Justice Statistics landing page, which is available online here:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/criminal-justice-statisticsHowever, this data is not broken down by employment status.
What her Department's process is for sharing intelligence with licensing authorities when a foreign national taxi driver is arrested.
As set out in the Department for Transport’s Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards, all applicants for a taxi or PHV driver’s licence, irrespective of nationality, should undergo an enhanced DBS check including a check of the children’s and adults’ barred lists every six months. The enhanced check includes any police information which the chief officer believes to be relevant and ought to be disclosed.In addition, the police may proactively share information using common law police disclosure (CLPD) powers. If there is pressing social need, CLPD allows forces to proactively provide personal data or sensitive personal data to a third party such as licensing authorities using common law powers. It is for chief officers to determine the implementation of CLPD provisions locally, in accordance with guidance published by the College of Policing and National Police Chiefs’ Council.
What checks her Department carries out to verify the identity documents of migrants applying for taxi licences.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer sent on the 20 May 2025 to UIN 51642.
How much her Department has spent on (a) social media promotions, (b) influencer marketing and (c) online advertising in the last 12 months.
The Government develops wide-ranging national and international campaigns which are delivered through tailored communication strategies aimed at reaching target audiences across the UK. Campaigns span owned, earned and paid-for channels to maximise reach, engagement and compliance.The Government remains committed to scrutiny, transparency and best value for taxpayer money.
How many and what proportion of freedom of information requests made to her Department have exceeded the statutory deadline in the past year.
The Home Office’s Freedom of Information (FOI) performance data, including request volumes and timeliness, is published quarterly and is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-foi-statistics
How much their Department has spent on (a) translation and (b) interpretation for languages other than (i) British Sign Language and (ii) languages native to the UK for people contacting (A) their Department and (B) its agencies in 2025.
The information requested is not currently available from published statistics, and the relevant data could only be collated and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.