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947350

	registered interest
	date	24/07/2018
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	5G: Great Western Main Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, when he plans to publish proposals for 5G signal on the Great Western Mainline between Paddington and Penzance.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
	uin	168112
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2018 answer text <p>5G is an experimental technology that will be deployed by mobile network operators once it is commercially available. The Government recognises the importance of rail connectivity and wants to see high quality coverage where people live, work and travel. Wi-Fi equipment on railways will continue to be rolled out. The Government is also planning to run 5G trials that will support improvements to rail passenger connectivity in the UK.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 10/09/2018 11:06:38 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
	tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

983159

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	5G: Health Hazards
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment his Department has made about the safety of 5G with respect to human health.
	tabling member constituency	Hazel Grove
	tabling member printed	Mr William Wragg
	uin	176372
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2018 answer text <p>5G is the latest evolution of mobile communications technologies and currently in its development stages. 5G is likely to be deployed as part of a patchwork of technologies, including those already in use, such as advanced LTE (4G), Wi-Fi, as well as 5G new radio - forming a ‘network of networks’ of a heterogeneous nature.</p><p> </p><p>A considerable amount of research has been carried out on radio waves and we anticipate no negative effects on public health.</p><p> </p><p>The Government expects that existing UK technical standards will be adhered to throughout the development and deployment of 5G products and networks. These standards draw on the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, which takes into account the well-researched effects of radio waves.</p><p> </p><p>As 5G continues to develop, the Government is committed to working with Public Health England’s Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE) in order to monitor available evidence and will take action if necessary.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 16/10/2018 16:46:32 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
	tabling member	4429 label Biography information for Mr William Wragg

983160

	registered interest
	date	08/10/2018
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	5G: Health Hazards
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many representations his Department has received on the health risks of 5G technology.
	tabling member constituency	Hazel Grove
	tabling member printed	Mr William Wragg
	uin	176373
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2018 answer text <p>5G is the latest evolution of mobile communications technologies and currently in its development stages. 5G is likely to be deployed as part of a patchwork of technologies, including those already in use, such as advanced LTE (4G), Wi-Fi, as well as 5G new radio - forming a ‘network of networks’ of a heterogeneous nature.</p><p> </p><p>The Department has had a number of open consultations, and calls for evidence over the past year, for the Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review, as well as relating to the 5G Programme. Across these, and with departmental correspondence, we have received 34 representations on the potential health risks of 5G technology.</p><p> </p><p>A considerable amount of research has been carried out on radio waves and we anticipate no negative effects on public health. As 5G continues to develop, the Government is committed to working with Public Health England’s Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE) in order to monitor available evidence and will take action if necessary.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 16/10/2018 16:47:58 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
	tabling member	4429 label Biography information for Mr William Wragg

997136

	registered interest
	date	29/10/2018
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	BBC: Contracts
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will hold discussions with the National Audit Office on the potential merits on that Office undertaking a review of commissioning contracts within the BBC that are of a value of less than £1million.
	tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
	tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
	uin	184894
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2018 answer text <p><del class="ministerial">The Electronic Communications Code (ECC) was recently reformed as part of the Digital Economy Act 2017. These reforms were intended to reduce the cost of providing communications infrastructure and make it easier for operators to deploy such infrastructure. The new Code came into force on 28 December 2017.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">The Regulatory Impact Assessment published by Government estimated that the ECC reforms could lead to a reduction in average market rents (as compared to rates agreed before reforms to the ECC). However, the eventual impact is difficult to predict during this period of transition in which operators and site providers adapt to the new legislation.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">During this period, where the market is adjusting and settling, good working relationships between site providers and code operators are critical, and we encourage all parties to continue their efforts to reach mutually acceptable agreements. A joint statement released in August reaffirmed the commitment made by DCMS, industry, CLA and RICS to work collaboratively to implement the ECC.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">My Department will continue to work with stakeholders, including representatives from industry, landowners, representative bodies and Ofcom, to inform the implementation of the new Code. We will monitor developments carefully and, as outlined in the Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review, (<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/732496/Future_Telecoms_Infrastructure_Review.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/732496/Future_Telecoms_Infrastructure_Review.pdf</a>) will consider a formal review of the impact of the ECC reforms.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Comptroller and Auditor General is the BBC's independent auditor with powers to conduct value for money studies related to the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the BBC. Decisions in relation to reviewing BBC activity are therefore a matter for the National Audit Office, not government. </ins></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 01/11/2018 18:03:18 question first ministerially corrected 05/11/2018 11:54:25 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James previous answer version 82643 answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
	tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1057042

	registered interest
	date	08/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Artificial Intelligence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps his Department has taken to ensure that the use of artificial intelligence complies with equalities legislation.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
	tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
	uin	218822
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2019 answer text <p><del class="ministerial">While we have seen some success with voluntary measures to improve online safety, Government has been clear that tech companies need to take more consistent and effective action to tackle online harms.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">A joint DCMS-Home Office White Paper will be published shortly, setting out clear responsibilities for tech companies to keep their users safe online</del>.</p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Government recently set up the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation to provide independent, expert advice on the measures needed to enable and ensure safe, ethical and innovative uses of AI and data-driven technologies.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The first two projects the Centre will study include: the use of data in shaping people's online experiences; and the potential for bias in decisions made using algorithms. This work will play an important role in promoting and ensuring fairness and the ethical use of data to deliver maximum benefits for society. An interim update on these projects is expected in summer 2019.</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">Further, it is essential that AI developed in the UK reflects the needs and make-up of society as a whole and that industry and the public sector are able to access the greatest supply of talent in terms of numbers. Increasing diversity in the AI workforce is vital to ensure that everyone with the potential to participate has the opportunity to do so. The government’s Office for AI will work with the AI Council to promote diversity in the AI workforce.</ins></p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 13/02/2019 16:53:29 question first ministerially corrected 18/02/2019 10:41:09 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James previous answer version 101754 answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
	tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1057101

	registered interest
	date	08/02/2019
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Social Media: Standards
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, on what date he plans to take steps to introduce legal responsibilities for social media companies in relation to harmful content in the event that those companies do not take voluntary action.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Wavertree
	tabling member printed	Luciana Berger
	uin	218806
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2019 answer text <p>A joint DCMS-Home Office White Paper will be published shortly, setting out a range of legislative and non-legislative measures to tackle online harms, including clear responsibilities for tech companies to keep their users safe online.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 13/02/2019 16:48:18 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
	tabling member	4036 label Biography information for Luciana Berger

1123576

	registered interest
	date	29/04/2019
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Telecoms Supply Chain Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, on what date he plans to publish the response to the Telecoms Supply Chain Review.
	tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
	tabling member printed	Tom Watson
	uin	248603
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2019 answer text <p>A statement will be made to the House to communicate the decision at the appropriate time.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 02/05/2019 12:13:07 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
	tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

1128263

	registered interest
	date	22/05/2019
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Telecommunications: Infrastructure
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether the final report of the cross-Government review that his Department is leading into the supply chain arrangements for UK telecoms infrastructure will be made publicly available.
	tabling member constituency	Southampton, Itchen
	tabling member printed	Royston Smith
	uin	257528
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>A statement will be made to the House to communicate the decision at the appropriate time.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James grouped question UIN 257681 question first answered 05/06/2019 10:30:39 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
	tabling member	4478 label Biography information for Royston Smith

1128557

	registered interest
	date	23/05/2019
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Telecoms Supply Chain Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what his timescale is for publication of the telecoms supply chain review.
	tabling member constituency	North Norfolk
	tabling member printed	Norman Lamb
	uin	257681
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>A statement will be made to the House to communicate the decision at the appropriate time.</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James grouped question UIN 257528 question first answered 05/06/2019 10:30:39 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
	tabling member	1439 label Biography information for Norman Lamb

1083569

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2019
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Public Consultation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many consultations by his Department (a) are open, (b) are closed awaiting a Government response and (c) have been initiated since 2016.
	tabling member constituency	Bootle
	tabling member printed	Peter Dowd
	uin	229740
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2019 answer text <p>A total of 73 consultations have been initiated since 2016. These consultations have collected responses from stakeholders and the public. Of these 73 consultations, 4 are currently open to stakeholders and the public and 13 have closed and now await a government response .</p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 15/03/2019 16:07:28 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
	tabling member	4397 label Biography information for Peter Dowd