Show Search Form

Search Results

registered interest	true false
date	exactly: or between: and
answering body
answering dept id
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
hansard heading
house id
legislature	pref label
question text
tabling member constituency
tabling member printed
uin
answer	is ministerial correction true false date of answer exactly: or between: and answer text answering member constituency answering member printed question first answered answering member label
tabling member	label

Search

830210

registered interest
date	24/01/2018
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	European Capital of Culture
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 the Government became aware that UK cities would not be able to bid to be named European Capital of Culture; and when this was communicated to those cities that were so bidding.
tabling member constituency	Pontypridd
tabling member printed	Owen Smith
uin	124871
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2018 answer text <p>The European Commission wrote to the Permanent Secretary for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on 22 November 2017. A copy of the letter has been placed in the Library. The five candidate cities were informed of the European Commission’s decision on 23 November 2017.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 01/02/2018 10:51:32 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4042 label Biography information for Owen Smith

828585

registered interest
date	23/01/2018
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	Orchestras
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to paragraph 4.5 of Brexit – the impact on British Orchestras, published by the Association of British Orchestras in December 2017, what discussions he has had with the EU Commission on maintaining access to the A1 system after the UK leaves the European Union; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	124256
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>The Government recognises that the A1 form is an important tool for ensuring that artists and musicians do not have social security payments deducted when working in other EU countries. As part of the exit negotiations the Government will discuss with the EU and Member States ways to ensure that touring performers will not have unnecessary tax burdens when touring Europe.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 29/01/2018 14:33:39 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

828586

registered interest
date	23/01/2018
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	Musicians: Travel
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 discussions he has had with the EU Commission on the (a) introduction of carnets for transporting musical instruments and (b) application of the visa-national PPE system to EEA citizens after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	124257
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>We recognise the need for movement into and out of the UK for the purpose of short-term engagements including orchestral performances, touring and festivals once the UK has left the European Union. The Customs Bill sets out the Government’s aspirations for the UK’s future customs arrangements and the Government’s approach to the new partnership with the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to ensuring the cultural and creative sectors remain a key component of the UK economy for decades to come, and the UK will continue to have world-class arts and cultural organisations. DCMS is working closely with Home Office and the independent Migration Advisory Committee to ensure the needs of the arts and cultural sectors are understood.</p><p><br><br></p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 29/01/2018 14:37:05 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

828588

registered interest
date	23/01/2018
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	Orchestras
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 his Department has made an assessment of the role of British orchestras in promoting UK cultural exchange.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Stephen Timms
uin	124258
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>Our orchestras are rightly regarded as among the best in the world, and are great cultural ambassadors for the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises that orchestras play an important role in promoting cultural exchange, taking conductors and musicians from the UK around the world and performing to global audiences. Orchestras also attract international composers and musicians to the UK to perform for British audiences.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 29/01/2018 14:38:41 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

828637

registered interest
date	23/01/2018
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	Bayeux Tapestry
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 the Government will make an assessment of the potential merits of temporarily displaying the Bayeux Tapestry in the National Museum of Wales; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	124300
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2018 answer text <p>The level of interest generated by the announcement of the prospective loan of the Bayeux Tapestry shows the great appetite of the UK public for our culture and history. I note the expression of interest of the National Museum of Wales, and many other fine institutions. A decision on where to host the tapestry when it comes to the UK will be made in full consultation with the authorities of the Bayeux Museum. Our primary consideration must be to ensure that the Tapestry is housed in an appropriate venue and that it is accessible by as many people as possible.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 29/01/2018 14:46:17 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

828227

registered interest
date	22/01/2018
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	Tourism: Yorkshire and the Humber
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 much of his Department's budget was spent on increasing the number of visitors to Yorkshire in the most recent 12 months for which data is available.
tabling member constituency	Colne Valley
tabling member printed	Thelma Walker
uin	124187
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2018 answer text <p>VisitBritain and VisitEngland are responsible for promoting the UK as a tourist destination, which they do through a range of different initiatives and campaigns. One of the current projects in the £40m Discover England Fund supports attracting visitors to the Yorkshire area: the adrenaline-fuelled city breaks scheme, led by Marketing Sheffield received £500, 000.</p><p> </p><p>VisitBritain ran a £500,000 marketing campaign to support the Tour de Yorkshire in 2016/17.</p><p> </p><p>Yorkshire will also host the Road World Cycling Championships in 2019 which DCMS is supporting with funding for event delivery, through UKSport.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 30/01/2018 14:43:44 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4649 label Biography information for Thelma Walker

825738

registered interest
date	19/01/2018
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	Museums Independent 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 assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the findings of the Mendoza Review of November 2017; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	123805
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2018 answer text <p>John Glen, as Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, gave the government’s response to the publication of the Mendoza Review, welcoming and accepting its findings. The response is available here https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-response-to-the-mendoza-review-an-independent-review-of-museums-in-england.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We are now implementing the recommendations of the Mendoza Review and accompanying Strategic Review of DCMS-sponsored Museums. Delivering these recommendations, particularly those focused on how funding bodies can better support museums and on partnership-building across the sector, will strengthen and improve the environment in which our world-leading museums can thrive.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 24/01/2018 15:01:00 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

825509

registered interest
date	18/01/2018
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	Tourism
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 he has held recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on levels of tourism of litter on (a) public highways and (b) the countryside; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Stafford
tabling member printed	Jeremy Lefroy
uin	123647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2018 answer text <p>Littering is a concern for everyone, residents and visitors alike. VisitBritain have recently carried out research into the factors that encourage people to come to the UK. Litter was one of the factors they asked people to consider, and the report will be released on the VisitBritain website in due course.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have put forward measures in their 25 Year Plan to address littering.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 25/01/2018 12:31:10 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4109 label Biography information for Jeremy Lefroy

824473

registered interest
date	17/01/2018
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	Mayflower: Anniversaries
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 he is taking to appoint a special representative for the Mayflower 400 celebrations in 2020; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	South West Devon
tabling member printed	Mr Gary Streeter
uin	123274
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2018 answer text <p>The Prime Minister established the post of Special Envoy for the Mayflower commemorations in the Spring Budget of 2017 and invited Oliver Colvile to take up the position. Following the 2017 General Election, the Prime Minister invited Mr Colvile to continue in the role, which he accepted.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 25/01/2018 12:28:14 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	234 label Biography information for Sir Gary Streeter

824582

registered interest
date	17/01/2018
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	Carillion
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 discussions he has had with local authorities whose libraries were outsourced to Carillion plc on ensuring that they can continue to meet their statutory obligations.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	123383
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/01/2018 answer text <p>Carillion Integrated Services Ltd is responsible for the management of library service provision for three local authorities in England - Croydon, Harrow and Ealing. Officials have contacted these local authorities and I understand each has activated plans to ensure that library services continue to operate as normal.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 22/01/2018 11:45:15 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan