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star this property date less than 2020-11-04more like thismore than 2020-11-04
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Television Licences: Fees and Charges more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Barran on 3 November (HL9410), (1) whether they will now answer the question put, namely, which regulations set the frequency and amount of instalments by which TV licence fees can be paid; what are the prescribed (a) weekly, (b) monthly, and (c) quarterly, instalment amounts of such fees, and (2) whether there is any prohibition in the regulations governing the TV licence fee on the payment of the fee by cheque. more like this
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Lord Blencathra more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-11-18more like thismore than 2020-11-18
star this property answer text <p>The regulations which set the frequency and amount of instalments by which TV licence fees can be paid are the Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004. The Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 provided the amended instalment amounts for the period beginning 1 April 2020.</p><p>However, the actual frequency and amount of the instalments for a TV licence may be affected by the payment method chosen or the individual circumstances of the customer, such as the date of renewal or whether the customer had a period of unlicensed use before the renewal. Payments may also be affected if the customer is in the first year of their TV licence, which is often paid for over the first 6 months of the licence period, and in some cases must be paid for upfront.</p><p>The TV Licensing website sets out that licence fee instalment amounts for a weekly or fortnightly payment licence are set out in an individual payment plan when a customer signs up for a Payment Card: <a href="https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/pay-for-your-tv-licence/ways-to-pay/payment-card" target="_blank">https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/pay-for-your-tv-licence/ways-to-pay/payment-card</a>.</p><p>The TV Licensing website also sets the monthly, quarterly and annual payment instalments for direct debit plans: <a href="https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/pay-for-your-tv-licence/ways-to-pay/direct-debit" target="_blank">https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/pay-for-your-tv-licence/ways-to-pay/direct-debit</a>.</p><p>For customers moving to the BBC’s 75+ payment plan, the BBC issued a general notice setting out the weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalment amounts which are payable: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/consultation/age-related-tv-licence-policy/general-notice" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/consultation/age-related-tv-licence-policy/general-notice</a></p><p>Certain customers can also pay for their TV licence in monthly or fortnightly instalments as part of the Simple Payment Plan, which is a payment instalment scheme specifically designed for people who struggle to pay the TV licence fee. These instalments can be found in the Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) (No.2) 2020.</p><p>There is no provision in the Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004 which prohibits the payment of the TV licence fee by cheque. However it is the BBC, not the government, that administers these schemes and is responsible for the collection and enforcement of the licence fee, including methods of payment. TV Licensing’s website explains that, at present, only annual licence fee payments can be made by cheque: <a href="https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/pay-for-your-tv-licence/ways-to-pay/cheque-or-postal-order" target="_blank">https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/pay-for-your-tv-licence/ways-to-pay/cheque-or-postal-order</a>.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2020-11-18T16:11:28.237Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-18T16:11:28.237Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Blencathra more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-11-03more like thismore than 2020-11-03
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Events Industry: Business Rates and Insurance more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to introduce (1) new business rate relief, and (2) an indemnity insurance scheme, for the events industry. more like this
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Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-11-10more like thismore than 2020-11-10
star this property answer text <p>We are aware that the events and exhibition industry, as well as other sectors, have been severely impacted by Government measures to control the spread of Covid-19.</p><p>My Department regularly engages with events stakeholders to assess the issues being faced and to develop means of offering support, including on the issue of insurance provision. The Government is also in continual dialogue with the insurance sector on its response to COVID-19.</p><p>We encourage events businesses and suppliers, including those ineligible for schemes related to business rates relief, to explore the Government’s full support package.</p><p>Events businesses can access support such as the various government-backed loans, as well as the extended furlough and self-employed support schemes. We are also giving £1.1bn of discretionary funding to Local Authorities to help businesses through the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG).</p><p>We are continuing to engage with stakeholders, including through the Tourism Industry Council and the Events Industry Senior Leaders Advisory Panel, to monitor the situation facing the events industry.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2020-11-10T15:26:28.553Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-10T15:26:28.553Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-11-03more like thismore than 2020-11-03
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Gambling more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of NatWest’s announcement of a 48-hour gambling block for debit cards to reduce gambling-related harm; and what action they are taking to encourage other companies in the banking sector to adopt similar policies. more like this
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The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this
star this property uin HL9946 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-11-10more like thismore than 2020-11-10
star this property answer text <p>The government recognises the important role banks can play in helping their customers monitor and manage their gambling spend. Last year the then Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport convened a roundtable of banks and other stakeholders in the financial sector to encourage them to do more in this regard and ministers have since corresponded with industry leaders on this issue. I am pleased that many banks have acted to offer their customers the option to block gambling transactions from their accounts and welcome NatWest’s introduction of a 48 hour gambling block.</p><p>Research published by the University of Bristol in July this year estimated that debit card gambling blocks are available for roughly 63% of UK current accounts but we encourage those banks that have not yet developed these kinds of services to do so. We also encourage banks to follow best practice in the design of their blocks, for instance including a sufficient 'cooling off' period.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2020-11-10T15:29:00.037Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-10T15:29:00.037Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-11-02more like thismore than 2020-11-02
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Veterans: Charities more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, in the light of reduced fundraising for armed forces charities during the COVID-19 pandemic, what additional measures they are taking to enable such charities to deliver support for veterans. more like this
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Lord Walney more like this
star this property uin HL9895 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-11-12more like thismore than 2020-11-12
star this property answer text <p>Government is committed to making the UK the best country in the world to be a veteran.</p><p>Every year it provides £10 million to the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, which distributes this as grants to charitable organisations through a range of programmes. This year we have provided an additional £6 million for 100 service charities through the Covid Relief fund, to ensure they can continue to provide their vital services throughout the pandemic. Furthermore, through the Loneliness Covid-19 Fund, the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Families Association has been provided with a grant of £500,000 to support veterans and their families experiencing loneliness throughout the UK.</p><p>Charities are also able to apply to access the additional financial support provided through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Charities can also apply to receive up to £3,000 a month through the Local Restrictions Support Grant if an organisation’s premises is forced to close.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2020-11-12T16:26:25.18Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-12T16:26:25.18Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Walney more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-06-10more like thismore than 2021-06-10
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading BBC: Ofcom more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that Ofcom’s regulation of the BBC is enhanced in the next five years. more like this
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Baroness Benjamin more like this
star this property uin HL988 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-06-18more like thismore than 2021-06-18
star this property answer text <p>The government established Ofcom as the BBC regulator to ensure the BBC is robustly held to account as the nation's broadcaster. Ofcom is independent of the government and the government has no say over Ofcom’s operational decisions</p><p>However, the Mid-Term Review of the Royal Charter offers an opportunity for the government to consider whether current governance and regulatory arrangements for the BBC are working effectively, including the effectiveness of the regulation by Ofcom. We will start the preparations now, ahead of the review starting formally next year, as the Royal Charter sets out.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2021-06-18T13:07:22.277Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-18T13:07:22.277Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-06-09more like thismore than 2021-06-09
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Television Licences: Older People more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to decriminalise the non-payment of the BBC licence fee by senior citizens. more like this
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Lord Truscott more like this
star this property uin HL979 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-06-16more like thismore than 2021-06-16
star this property answer text <p>A government response on the issue of decriminalisation of TV licence evasion was published earlier this year. The responses to the consultation show that a significant number of people oppose the criminal sanction with some highlighting the considerable stress and anxiety it can cause for individuals, including the most vulnerable in society, such as older people.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The government is therefore keeping the issue of decriminalisation under active consideration while more work is done to understand the impact of alternative enforcement schemes.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2021-06-16T14:27:35.353Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-16T14:27:35.353Z
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4703
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Truscott more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-10-29more like thismore than 2020-10-29
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Football: Coronavirus more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to recent comments by the chairman of Accrington Stanley Football Club that "clubs below the Premier League have never been at higher risk", what plans they have to encourage the Premier League to provide financial support to struggling clubs in the English Football League. more like this
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Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court more like this
star this property uin HL9787 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-11-05more like thismore than 2020-11-05
star this property answer text <p>Football clubs are often the bedrock of our local communities and it is vital they are protected. That is why the Government has provided an unprecedented financial support package for businesses, which many football clubs have benefitted from.</p><p>We have worked closely with football throughout the pandemic, including getting the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) back behind closed doors, which released vital broadcasting revenue. Having spent heavily in the recent transfer window, professional football has the means to support clubs through the pandemic and we continue to urge the EFL and Premier League to finalise a deal as soon as possible.</p><p><strong><p><p></strong></p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2020-11-05T15:48:54.977Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-05T15:48:54.977Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-06-09more like thismore than 2021-06-09
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Television Licences more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the statement from Annabel Denham, the Director of Communications at the Institute for Economic Affairs that after 75 years the BBC licence is “no longer fit for purpose” and should be replaced by a “subscriber-owned mutual.” more like this
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Lord Truscott more like this
star this property uin HL978 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-06-16more like thismore than 2021-06-16
star this property answer text <p>The government has committed to maintain the licence fee funding model for the duration of this 11 year Charter period, until 2027.</p><p>We will revisit the licence fee model in advance of the next Charter.</p><p>The government is committed to ensuring that the BBC and all public service broadcasters adapt to a fast changing market, and keeping them at the heart of our world class TV sector.</p><p>The BBC has already committed to consider how alternative funding models, such as subscription, could supplement licence fee income before the next Charter Review.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2021-06-16T14:27:19.437Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-16T14:27:19.437Z
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1246961
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star this property date less than 2020-10-29more like thismore than 2020-10-29
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Music: Coronavirus more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to update their COVID-19 guidelines to include professional musicians within the list of jobs qualifying for travel exemptions. more like this
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The Earl of Clancarty more like this
star this property uin HL9769 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-11-10more like thismore than 2020-11-10
star this property answer text <p>At present there are no such exemptions available for musicians coming to the UK.</p><p>We continue to work with the cultural and creative sectors to explore all options to support them through this challenging period, including on proposals for exemptions from quarantine. We are continuing to work with the Department for Transport on proposals for an exemption for Performing Arts professionals.</p><p>All decisions about exemptions and other measures will need to be considered in light of the wider public health context and the bar for exemptions remains very high.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2020-11-10T15:25:52.373Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-10T15:25:52.373Z
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star this property date less than 2020-10-28more like thismore than 2020-10-28
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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Arts: Coronavirus more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the report by the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee Impact of COVID-19 on DCMS sectors: First Report (HC 291), published on 20 July, what plans they have, if any, to establish a Creators Council to engage with representatives of the creative workforce. more like this
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Lord Clement-Jones more like this
star this property uin HL9753 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-11-10more like thismore than 2020-11-10
star this property answer text <p>Industry and Government engage regularly with a wide range of leading experts in the creative industries through the Creative Industries Council (CIC), a forum for Government and Industry to convene and share information, discuss concerns and opportunities and muster action. The CIC is formed of a broad range of representative bodies across the sub-sectors of the creative industries.</p><p>As outlined in our response to the above named report, we would need clear and robust evidence from the sector as to the purpose of the Creator’s Council and why it would be different from the existing CIC.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
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less than 2020-11-10T15:24:36.23Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-10T15:24:36.23Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Clement-Jones more like this