Written question asked by Lord Pearson of Rannoch (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 29 June 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 July 2023. It was answered by Baroness Barran (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 July 2023 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Arabic and Religion: Education
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Barran on 22 June (HL7956), whether they will now answer the question put; namely, what assessment they have made of any implications for national security arising from the funding received by schools from Qatar Foundation International for the teaching of religious education and Arabic in schools; and if they have made no such assessment, whether they intend to do so.
- Answer
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The government continuously assesses threats posed to the UK. As a matter of longstanding policy, the department is unable to release information regarding threat assessments on the grounds of national security.
The government is clear that any challenges to its core values, whatever their origin, will not be tolerated.
If there is a concern that a school is not fulfilling its legal duties, complaints procedure should be followed. Where the department is made aware that schools are not fulfilling their legal duties, it will investigate.
Secondary information
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- HL8939
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- 2022-23
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- Subjects
- Finance Education National security Religion Arabic Qatar Foundation International
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