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To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the number of deaf people who do not use the telephone or textphone.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the number of deaf people who do not use the telephone or textphone.
I completely understand my hon. Friend’s concerns. If he wants to come to the meeting I arranged earlier, I would be delighted to have him. We need to crack down on this and we are working closely with the two regulators involved.
I completely understand my hon. Friend’s concerns. If he wants to come to the meeting I arranged earlier, I would be delighted to have him. We need to crack down on this and we are working closely with the two regulators involved.
I hear from many constituents who are subjected to a barrage of unsolicited telephone calls on a daily basis, despite the fact that they are registered with the telephone preference service. Will my hon. Friend undertake to look carefully into this situation, because it is causing a great deal of stress and anxiety, particularly to my elderly constituents?
I hear from many constituents who are subjected to a barrage of unsolicited telephone calls on a daily basis, despite the fact that they are registered with the telephone preference service. Will my hon. Friend undertake to look carefully into this situation, because it is causing a great deal of stress and anxiety, particularly to my elderly constituents?
I hear from many constituents who are subjected to a barrage of unsolicited telephone calls on a daily basis, despite the fact that they are registered with the telephone preference service. Will my hon. Friend undertake to look carefully into this situation, because it is causing a great deal of stress and anxiety, particularly to my elderly constituents?
I completely understand my hon. Friend’s concerns. If he wants to come to the meeting I arranged earlier, I would be delighted to have him. We need to crack down on this and we are working closely with the two regulators involved.
Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
My Lords, the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 provides a framework within which the UK can make and execute requests for mutual legal assistance. In an effort to further improve international co-operation, we are seeking to designate the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Chile and Ukraine as participating countries...
My Lords, the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 provides a framework within which the UK can make and execute requests for mutual legal assistance. In an effort to further improve international co-operation, we are seeking to designate the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Chile and Ukraine as participating countries...
My Lords, it would probably be an exaggeration to say that there was an enormous amount of interest in this order. Nevertheless, I thank the Minister for the explanation of the purpose of the order, which activates powers within the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 to add to the list...
My Lords, it would probably be an exaggeration to say that there was an enormous amount of interest in this order. Nevertheless, I thank the Minister for the explanation of the purpose of the order, which activates powers within the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 to add to the list...
Although he did not say it, I take it from his comments that the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, supports the order. I am grateful to him for that.
On his broader point about the Government’s decision on opting out from the European justice and home affairs measures in the European Union,...
Although he did not say it, I take it from his comments that the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, supports the order. I am grateful to him for that.
On his broader point about the Government’s decision on opting out from the European justice and home affairs measures in the European Union,...
I am certainly not going to oppose the order but if the European Investigation Order directive is not adopted by the time the Government decide to exercise an opt-out from the 134 EU policing and crime measures—which they could do at any time before 31 May 2014—is it true that...
I am certainly not going to oppose the order but if the European Investigation Order directive is not adopted by the time the Government decide to exercise an opt-out from the 134 EU policing and crime measures—which they could do at any time before 31 May 2014—is it true that...
As I have made clear, the Government’s intention is to opt out of the measures and seek to rejoin those where it is in the national interest to do so. That is clearly what the Home Secretary has said and that is what we will do.
As I have made clear, the Government’s intention is to opt out of the measures and seek to rejoin those where it is in the national interest to do so. That is clearly what the Home Secretary has said and that is what we will do.
I have asked a specific question. I do not mind if the Minister is not able directly to answer the question today—I do not expect her to be a walking encyclopaedia—and I will be happy if she undertakes to write to me with a response. That would be quite satisfactory.
I have asked a specific question. I do not mind if the Minister is not able directly to answer the question today—I do not expect her to be a walking encyclopaedia—and I will be happy if she undertakes to write to me with a response. That would be quite satisfactory.
As I understand it, we have already opted in to the European Investigation Order and have subscribed to that. Yes, it is in scope but, as I have already said to the noble Lord, our intention is to rejoin those measures where it is in the national interest to do...
As I understand it, we have already opted in to the European Investigation Order and have subscribed to that. Yes, it is in scope but, as I have already said to the noble Lord, our intention is to rejoin those measures where it is in the national interest to do...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department for what period mobile and landline telephone billing records of contact are (a) legally required to be available and (b) generally available as a result of an inquiry under the provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
[134172]
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department for what period mobile and landline telephone billing records of contact are (a) legally required to be available and (b) generally available as a result of an inquiry under the provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
[134172]
[holding answer 18 December 2012]: Itemised telephone billing records are required to be retained for 12 months under the Data Retention (EC Directive) Regulations 2009 (SI 2009 No. 859). Information as to whether such records are available to law enforcement for periods beyond 12 months is not held centrally. The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) does not make any requirement as to the period for which telephone billing records should be made available.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many telephone contact databases were downloaded by police from suspects' telephones using the ACESO system by police force in each year for which figures are available;
[132629]
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many telephone contact databases were downloaded by police from suspects' telephones using the ACESO system by police force in each year for which figures are available;
[132629]
[holding answer 12 December 2012]: The data requested is not held centrally.
(2) how many telephone contact databases were deleted by police from the ACESO system by police force in each year for which figures are available;
[132628]
Bridget Phillipson:
(2) how many telephone contact databases were deleted by police from the ACESO system by police force in each year for which figures are available;
[132628]
Bridget Phillipson:
[holding answer 12 December 2012]: The data requested is not held centrally.
(3) how many (a) warrants and (b) letters of consent were signed authorising police forces to download contact databases from suspects' telephones using the ACESO system in each year for which figures are available.
[132627]
Bridget Phillipson:
(3) how many (a) warrants and (b) letters of consent were signed authorising police forces to download contact databases from suspects' telephones using the ACESO system in each year for which figures are available.
[132627]
Bridget Phillipson:
[holding answer 12 December 2012]: The data requested is not held centrally.
To ask the Attorney-General (1) what steps he is taking to increase the number of successful prosecutions of individuals or companies involved in cold-calling regarding accident claims;
[124371]
To ask the Attorney-General (1) what steps he is taking to increase the number of successful prosecutions of individuals or companies involved in cold-calling regarding accident claims;
[124371]
I have been asked to reply on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
The Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) are the most relevant pieces of legislation in relation to unsolicited calls and texts, and are administered and enforced by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Cold calling is not in itself illegal. It only becomes a breach of PECR if the call is made to someone who has signed up to the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) and who has not otherwise given their consent to the call. This is not a criminal offence and hence would not lead to a prosecution. However, under PECR the ICO has powers to serve a Civil Monetary Penalty Notice (CMP) up to £500,000 against those who breach the DPA or PECR.
The ICO is actively pursuing the problem of unsolicited marketing text messages and phone calls. To date, the ICO has issued two notices of intent (the precursor to a monetary penalty) in relation to unsolicited texts, and is pursuing other lines of inquiry.
The selling of personal information by motor insurance companies may breach the DPA, but is unlikely be a
criminal offence as the companies are classified as the data controller and the offence, under section 55 of the DPA, relates to the knowing or reckless obtaining, disclosing or procuring of the disclosure of personal data without the consent of the data controller. There have therefore been no such prosecutions by the ICO in the past five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how much prisoners are charged to hire telephones for personal use at HM Prison Oakwood.
[123274]
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how much prisoners are charged to hire telephones for personal use at HM Prison Oakwood.
[123274]
Prisoners at HMP Oakwood are able to purchase a telephone for personal use. The cost is £10, payable at a rate of 50p per week.
To ask the Prime Minister (1) how many telephone calls Bernhard Ingham made to the then hon. Member for Sheffield Hallam between 15 and 19 April 1989;
[121491]
To ask the Prime Minister (1) how many telephone calls Bernhard Ingham made to the then hon. Member for Sheffield Hallam between 15 and 19 April 1989;
[121491]
The information is not held.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport what discussions she has had with Ofcom on whether access charges for numbers beginning (a) 08, (b) 09 and (c) 118 will be subject to a limit when new regulations are brought in by Ofcom in 2014.
[120859]
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport what discussions she has had with Ofcom on whether access charges for numbers beginning (a) 08, (b) 09 and (c) 118 will be subject to a limit when new regulations are brought in by Ofcom in 2014.
[120859]
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has had no discussions with the Office of Communications (Ofcom) on whether access charges for numbers beginning (a) 08, (b) 09 and (c) 118 will be subject to a limit when new regulations are brought in 2014. The matter is an operational issue for the independent regulator.
Currently, under General Condition 14, Ofcom requires communications providers to publish transparent pricing information for non-geographic calls, including in their advertising and promotional material. Providers must also ensure that those charges are given the same prominence as other call charge information. However, Ofcom recognises that the current system around non-geographic numbers does not work for consumers, with confusion around call pricing and concerns about revenue sharing. Therefore, it is proposing to simplify the number ranges. The main proposals are:
Freephone: (080 and 116 numbers) to be free from all telephones, landline and mobile;
Revenue sharing ranges: (084, 087, 09 and 118 numbers—where a portion of the retail charge is passed back to the receiver of the call) are to have a common simplified structure.
The issue of capping access charges is still subject to the consultation process. Ofcom presented a number of proposals in April 2012, recognising that it was a finely balanced decision but ultimately they proposed that the access charge should not be capped in the first instance, because they considered that allowing it to be subject to competition was more likely to result in prices which reflected consumer preferences. Respondents to the April consultation have provided comments on this point, with some in favour and some against a cap. Ofcom are therefore considering those arguments before making a final decision in December. Given the complexity of the changes there will need to be at least 18 months transition time, which will start when the proposals are finalised by the end of this year.