Written question asked by Ben Wallace (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2009. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2009 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Students: Radicalism

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills pursuant to paragraph 9.22 of the UK Strategy for Countering International Terrorism, Cm 7457, what the highest priority establishments are which his Department is targeting to reduce the risk of radicalisation on campus.

Answer: This Department prioritises support to Higher Education Institutions in local authority areas which receive specific Prevent funding to ensure that these institutions are fully linked up to local police and Prevent partnerships that already exist in these areas. Further targeted support with individual institutions will begin in the new academic year.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 496 c506-7W; 286115
Session: 2008-09
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