Oral QuestionForeign and Commonwealth Office

“What recent discussions he has had with his Turkish counterpart on that country's military operations in Syria; and if he will make a statement.”

Tabled: 20 March 2018Answered: 27 March 2018

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Stephen Morgan)

Mobile phones have no place in our schools. Government guidance is clear that schools should prohibit the use of devices with smart technology throughout the school day. If pupils fail to follow those rules, schools have the power to confiscate devices to ensure that classrooms are free from disruption.