Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Algeria concerning the continued closure of Protestant churches and obstacles to their legal registration; and whether they intend to raise those restrictions in future bilateral discussions on freedom of religion or belief.

Answered by Lord Wood of Anfield - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The British Embassy in Algiers routinely raises Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) with the Algerian authorities and remains in regular contact with minority religious groups. It is our firm opinion that no one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe. We will continue to raise these issues, including the obstacles to the legal registration and operation of the Protestant Church of Algeria and its affiliated churches.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government when they intend to release the data referenced in and arising from the Information Commissioner Office’s ruling on 6 January (IC-373043-K8S7) on foreign national offenders and their deportation status.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

In response to the Information Commissioner’s Office ruling of 6 January (IC-373043-K8S7), a fresh response providing the data originally requested was released to the requester on 5 February 2026 under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Lord Hanson of Flint on 8 July (HL Deb col 205), what progress they have made in discussions with the government of Pakistan; and what options are under review in respect of visa issuance.

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

The Government continues to engage closely with the Government of Pakistan on migration matters, including those of interest to the wider public. We are clear that those with no right to remain in the United Kingdom should be returned, and we will continue to work with international partners to achieve this.

Regarding Visa Issuance, the Government keeps all appropriate options under review and will take action where necessary. Decisions on the operation of the visa system are taken in accordance with the Immigration Rules and applicable legal framework.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hanson of Flint on 30 June (HL1012), what was the total amount of payments made to Breakthrough Media by the Home Office’s research, information and communications unit since 2016.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Home Office has previously contracted with a range of suppliers to support communications and research activity, in line with government commercial processes.

Information on individual contracts is published in line with transparency requirements, including on Contracts Finder and through departmental transparency releases.

The Home Office no longer holds a contract with Breakthrough Media.

We do not provide a consolidated, unit-level breakdown of payments to individual suppliers.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Statement by the Prime Minister on 1 September (cols 25-80), what is the meaning of a “triple-helix approach to economic development”.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)

I refer the Noble Lord to the Prime Minister's words in his statement repeated in the House of Lords on 2 September 2026, Official Report, Volume 859 Column 170:

We will back local industrial strategies—a policy of the Theresa May Government I am happy to revive—by identifying priority sectors and developing the triple-helix approach to economic development by entwining business, academia and government behind the plan.

Question to the Attorney General:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Smith of Cluny on 1 October (HL2081) and the Written Answer by Lord Hermer on 14 July (HL1910), whether they will now answer the question put, namely what is the evidential basis for the assertion that X prioritises misinformation.

Answered by Baroness Smith of Cluny - Advocate General for Scotland

We refer Lord Jackson of Peterborough to the answer given by the former Attorney (HL1910) on 14 July, which sets out his view on the evidential basis.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether ministerial meetings with the Fabian Society are deemed (1) not reportable in gov.uk transparency returns due to being party political, or (2) reportable.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)

I refer the Noble Lord to the answer given to Question 20570 on 8 September 2026, copied below for ease:

'The Ministerial Code sets out principles for Ministers on meetings with external organisations. Supplementary guidance published by the Cabinet Office requires where a Minister meets an external organisation or individual in an official capacity, details of these meetings must be declared.

This guidance can be accessed at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministers-overseas-travel-and-meetings-publication-guidance/ministers-overseas-travel-and-meetings-publication-guidance(opens in a new tab).'

The guidance referenced is attached.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister on 3 June (HC Deb col 1261), what subsequent assessment they have made of the (1) source, and (2) authenticity, of the WhatsApp messages with Lord Mandelson that were reported by the Spectator but were not addressed in volumes I or II of the government response to the Humble Address; and whether such text messages were previously held by the Cabinet Office.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)

I refer the Hon Member to the Government’s statement and release of information on 1 June 2026 in response to the Humble Address.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Home Office Research, Information and Communications Unit makes payments, directly or indirectly, to social media influencers based (1) inside, and (2) outside, the United Kingdom.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

RICU, provides analysis on terrorist and extremist use of propaganda and exploitation of the internet to inform the UK's counter-terrorism system. RICU supports ministers, policy makers and our partners by providing insight and analysis into online terrorist activity, emerging risks and radicalisation trends.

RICU does not make any payments, directly or indirectly, to social media influencers based (1) inside, and/or (2) outside, the United Kingdom.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government how many (1) civil servants, (2) seconded staff, and (3) contractors, work within the Home Office Research, Information and Communications Unit.

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Home Office does not routinely publish detailed staffing information for individual counter-terrorism teams where doing so could risk revealing sensitive information about the structure and resourcing of counter-terrorism capabilities.

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