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1563748

registered interest
date	20/12/2022
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	Digital Technology: Newport West
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 she has had recent discussions with the Welsh Government on taking steps to tackle digital poverty amongst pensioners in Newport West constituency.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	114896
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2023 answer text <p>Digital inclusion is a devolved policy area, and as such most relevant initiatives are undertaken by the Welsh Government. However the government is focused on building a world-leading digital economy that works for everyone.</p><p>DCMS liaises with the Welsh Government on matters relating to digital inclusion as a part of the British-Irish Council format. This includes regular sharing of best practice, evidence and updates on progress on digital inclusion, as well as working together to organise regular digital inclusion ministerial summits.</p><p>We understand that access to broadband, mobile and landline services can be a challenge for low income households, particularly at the current time. DCMS has negotiated a range of high-quality, low-cost social tariffs for households in receipt of Universal Credit and other means tested benefits, including Pension Credit. These are available in 99% of the UK.</p><p>We also recognise that some older people are hesitant to access online services because they fear that they may become victims of fraud, or that it is an unsafe environment for their personal data. For this reason, we are taking a number of steps to improve the safety and trustworthiness of the online space, including:</p><ul><li><p>Increasing online safety by introducing the Online Safety Bill to Parliament, which sets new rules for firms which host user-generated content, and focuses on protecting people from online scams.</p></li><li><p>Enabling the widespread use of secure and accessible digital identity solutions that meet the needs of all those who wish to use them, by setting standards, establishing governance, removing legislative blockers, and engaging with industry and civil society groups.</p></li></ul><p>Charities such as AgeUK and AbilityNet also play an important role in providing support with technology and the internet through guides, training courses and volunteers to help people make the most of the internet.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully grouped question UIN 114897 question first answered 12/01/2023 09:51:49 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1563749

registered interest
date	20/12/2022
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	Email and Internet: Older People
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 her Department has taken recent steps to help encourage older people to (a) get an email address and (b) start using the internet in (i) Newport West constituency and (ii) Wales.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	114897
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2023 answer text <p>Digital inclusion is a devolved policy area, and as such most relevant initiatives are undertaken by the Welsh Government. However the government is focused on building a world-leading digital economy that works for everyone.</p><p>DCMS liaises with the Welsh Government on matters relating to digital inclusion as a part of the British-Irish Council format. This includes regular sharing of best practice, evidence and updates on progress on digital inclusion, as well as working together to organise regular digital inclusion ministerial summits.</p><p>We understand that access to broadband, mobile and landline services can be a challenge for low income households, particularly at the current time. DCMS has negotiated a range of high-quality, low-cost social tariffs for households in receipt of Universal Credit and other means tested benefits, including Pension Credit. These are available in 99% of the UK.</p><p>We also recognise that some older people are hesitant to access online services because they fear that they may become victims of fraud, or that it is an unsafe environment for their personal data. For this reason, we are taking a number of steps to improve the safety and trustworthiness of the online space, including:</p><ul><li><p>Increasing online safety by introducing the Online Safety Bill to Parliament, which sets new rules for firms which host user-generated content, and focuses on protecting people from online scams.</p></li><li><p>Enabling the widespread use of secure and accessible digital identity solutions that meet the needs of all those who wish to use them, by setting standards, establishing governance, removing legislative blockers, and engaging with industry and civil society groups.</p></li></ul><p>Charities such as AgeUK and AbilityNet also play an important role in providing support with technology and the internet through guides, training courses and volunteers to help people make the most of the internet.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully grouped question UIN 114896 question first answered 12/01/2023 09:51:49 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1504211

registered interest
date	02/09/2022
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	Commonwealth Games 2022
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 she is taking to help ensure that the 2022 Commonwealth Games delivers a legacy for people in (a) Newport West constituency, (b) Wales and (c) the United Kingdom.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	46039
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2022 answer text <p>Ensuring that the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games leaves a lasting legacy for the host city and region, and the whole of the UK, has been our top priority in delivering the Games. Birmingham 2022 has played a crucial role in our levelling up agenda, creating opportunities for individuals, communities and businesses all over the UK, from contracts let to businesses, to participation in the Commonwealth Collective of volunteers, to the world-class facilities, opportunities and inspiration for athletes from all the home nations. The Games have been an important means of bringing the nation together this summer in a landmark year for major cultural and sporting events in the UK.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 07/09/2022 17:02:40 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1504340

registered interest
date	02/09/2022
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: Termination of Employment
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 members of staff have left her Department since 12 December 2019.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	46103
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2022 answer text <p>1506 members of staff (permanent, FTA and contractors) have left the Department since 12 December 2019.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 20/09/2022 08:31:17 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1504369

registered interest
date	02/09/2022
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: Energy
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 her Department spent on energy in each of the last three years.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	46125
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/09/2022 answer text <p>The Department has spent the following on energy in the London building in the last three years.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Gas</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Electricity</p></td><td><p>Total energy costs</p></td><td><p>Further information</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>£60,803.01</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>£109,578.71</p></td><td><p>£170,381.72</p></td><td><p>Charges when building was managed by HMRC</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td colspan="4"><p>£192,783.08</p></td><td><p>£192,783.08</p></td><td><p>Building started being managed by the GPA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022</p></td><td colspan="4"><p>£54,084</p></td><td><p>£54,082.56</p></td><td><p>Charges as of March 2022</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total</p></td><td colspan="4"><p> </p></td><td><p>£417,247.36</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>We opened our North West Headquarters in November 2021 where energy forms parts of an all-inclusive rental charge and costs incurred are therefore unavailable for this building.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 28/09/2022 14:04:21 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1471797

registered interest
date	20/06/2022
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	Channel Four Television
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 20 June 2022 to Question 18050 on Channel Four Television, how many times she has met the Chief Executive of Channel 4 in 2022 as of 20 June.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	21267
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2022 answer text <p>DCMS ministers and officials continue to meet with Channel 4.</p><p>The Secretary of State made clear in her oral evidence session with the DCMS Select Committee on 19 May that the Government wants to work collaboratively with the Channel 4 Management and Board to secure the best future for the broadcaster.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 27/06/2022 08:19:03 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1470297

registered interest
date	14/06/2022
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	Channel Four Television
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 times she has met the senior management at Channel 4 since her appointment.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	18050
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/06/2022 answer text <p>During the consultation period, the Government worked closely with Channel 4’s management to understand the challenges and opportunities the changing market presents and different models and plans that might support Channel 4’s future.</p><p>DCMS ministers and officials continue to meet regularly with Channel 4.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 20/06/2022 12:56:56 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1457494

registered interest
date	14/04/2022
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	Channel Four Television: Privatisation
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 recent discussions she has had with the Welsh government on proposals to privatise Channel 4.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	154378
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2022 answer text <p>The Government consulted extensively on a change of ownership of Channel 4, and the views and evidence gathered from a wide range of stakeholders – including from stakeholders in Wales – has informed the government’s assessment and wider policy-making.</p><p>Following this consultation, the Secretary of State has come to a decision that, although Channel 4 as a business is currently performing well, public ownership is holding it back in the face of a rapidly-changing and competitive media landscape. The Secretary of State has consulted with Cabinet colleagues on that decision.</p><p>The Government will set out its plan for Channel 4 in a White Paper shortly. The Government will also publish a rationale for its decision regarding Channel 4’s ownership model.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 25/04/2022 10:42:09 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1458100

registered interest
date	14/04/2022
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	Historic Buildings: Ukraine
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 she has made of the implications for her policies of the risk of damage to historic wooden churches near conflict zones in Ukraine, including those moved to the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv on the southern outskirts of Kyiv.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	154540
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2022 answer text <p>The UK is working with UNESCO, Blue Shield International, the British Council, and other partners to monitor whether Russia is meeting its obligations under the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. This requires Russia to avoid damaging significant heritage sites, monuments, or other cultural property in Ukraine, including historic wooden churches.</p><p>Through the Cultural Protection Fund – a partnership between DCMS and the British Council – Her Majesty’s Government is also directly supporting the Cultural Emergency Response for Ukraine, an international effort co-ordinated by the Prince Claus Fund working directly with affected cultural heritage organisations and individuals on the ground in Ukraine to monitor the risks, document damage, and share information on threats to Ukrainian cultural heritage.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 25/04/2022 12:38:33 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1421175

registered interest
date	09/02/2022
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	Shared Rural Network
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 rollout of the mobile phone Shared Rural Network will be fully delivered by 2025.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	121921
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2022 answer text <p>The Shared Rural Network (SRN) is on track and both the government and the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) remain confident that their combined coverage is expected to be delivered to 95% of the UK by the end of 2025.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 25/02/2022 11:31:22 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones