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1222224

registered interest
date	09/07/2020
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	Broadband
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to expand the availability of gigabit-capable broadband throughout the UK.
tabling member constituency	South West Hertfordshire
tabling member printed	Mr Gagan Mohindra
uin	904447
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2020 answer text <p>We are investing £5 billion to ensure gigabit-capable broadband is delivered for residents in those hardest to reach parts of the country.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Alongside this £5 billion, we are also removing barriers to make it quicker, easier and cheaper to deploy new gigabit-capable broadband networks across the country.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>For example, we have introduced legislation to make it easier for operators to deploy broadband in blocks of flats and will be legislating to mandate gigabit connectivity in new homes.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Matt Warman question first answered 09/07/2020 12:04:12 answering member 4361 label Biography information for Matt Warman
tabling member	4804 label Biography information for Mr Gagan Mohindra

1222225

registered interest
date	09/07/2020
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	Gyms and Personal Care Services: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking to help gyms, health spas and similar businesses to reopen safely as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.
tabling member constituency	Burnley
tabling member printed	Antony Higginbotham
uin	904450
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2020 answer text <p>We are committed to reopening facilities as soon as it is safe to do so including indoor gyms and health spas. BEIS published guidance on 23 June to help spas prepare for reopening.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is also in discussions with representatives from the sport and physical activity sector about the steps required to reopen these facilities, hopefully from mid-July.</p><p>As with all aspects of the Government’s response to Covid-19, we will be guided by science to ensure that as restrictions are eased people can return to these facilities safely.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 09/07/2020 10:45:28 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4833 label Biography information for Antony Higginbotham

1222226

registered interest
date	09/07/2020
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	Theatres: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What assessment he made of the potential merits of enabling theatres to reopen with social distancing measures on the same date as cinemas.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough
tabling member printed	Gill Furniss
uin	904451
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2020 answer text <p>Cinemas were able to reopen on the 4th of July thanks to the guidance that was recently published.</p><p> </p><p>We also recently published a 5-stage roadmap for reopening performing art venues - which are currently allowed to rehearse and broadcast shows without an audience.</p><p> </p><p>We hope to move to stage 3 which will allow for outdoor performances, and stage 4, indoors with social distancing soon.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 09/07/2020 16:38:33 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4571 label Biography information for Gill Furniss

1221990

registered interest
date	08/07/2020
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
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 plans his Department has to (a) publish a long-term, costed strategy on closing the digital divide and (b) make that strategy available for consultation.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	71113
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2020 answer text <p>I announced last month that the government will be publishing a new digital strategy in the Autumn that reflects the new post-COVID reality. This will focus on growth and using tech to power us out of the recession, to drive productivity and to create jobs in all parts of our economy.</p><p> </p><p>For the aspirations of this strategy to be delivered successfully, we recognise people will need the capability and confidence to get the most out of an increasingly digital world, and we welcome ideas for the strategy from stakeholders.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 13/07/2020 15:03:45 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes

1222008

registered interest
date	08/07/2020
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	Music Venues: Coronavirus
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 publish the eligibility criteria for music venues applying for the £1.57 billion arts sector support funding.
tabling member constituency	Bristol East
tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
uin	71001
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2020 answer text <p>On Sunday 5 July 2020, the Secretary of State announced a major £1.57 billion support package for key cultural organisations to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. This funding will provide targeted support to organisations across a range of cultural and creative sectors.</p><p> </p><p>We are working closely with DCMS’ Arm’s Length Bodies to develop detailed guidance indicating who can apply for the different elements of this funding. We will publish this guidance as soon as possible in July.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 13/07/2020 15:03:58 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1221594

registered interest
date	07/07/2020
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	Theatres: Coronavirus
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 the Government's recently announced support for cultural, arts and heritage institutions, which body will be responsible for ensuring that small provincial theatres receive that funding; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Tewkesbury
tabling member printed	Mr Laurence Robertson
uin	70305
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2020 answer text <p>On 5 July, DCMS announced a major £1.57 billion support package for key cultural organisations to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. This funding will provide targeted support to organisations across a range of sectors, including performing arts and theatres, museums and galleries, heritage sites, live music venues and independent cinema. This money will be spent across England, and we want it to benefit local communities across the country.</p><p> </p><p>The funds will be delivered by Arts Council England, Historic England, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund working with the National Lottery Memorial Fund. Further details, including eligibility and application processes, will be released later in July.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 13/07/2020 14:37:47 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	253 label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson

1221735

registered interest
date	07/07/2020
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	Mobile Broadband
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for withdrawing support for 5G telecoms networks in favour of further research into 6G technology.
tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
uin	HL6593
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2020 answer text <p>6G mobile technology is in the early research phase. The Government’s focus is on the UK becoming a world leader in 5G mobile technology, and for the majority of the UK population to have access to a 5G signal by 2027. To support this ambition, the Government is investing £200 million in a 5G Testbeds and Trials programme. The Mobile Network Operators are similarly focussed on rolling out commercial 5G coverage across the UK and, as a result, it is currently available in over 80 UK towns and cities.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 13/07/2020 16:40:46 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1220762

registered interest
date	06/07/2020
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	Television Licences: Older People
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with the BBC about free television licences for people aged over 75.
tabling member printed	Lord Hay of Ballyore
uin	HL6470
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2020 answer text <p>The government meets with the BBC on regular occasions to discuss a wide range of issues, including the over 75 concession. The Government has consistently made clear its disappointment with the BBC's decision to restrict the over 75 licence fee concession to only those in receipt of pension credit. We recognise the value of free TV licences for over-75s and believe they should be funded by the BBC.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The BBC remains responsible for the administration of the concession and it will be responsible for setting out what those affected will need to do. It must look urgently at how it can use its substantial licence fee income to support older people and deliver for UK audiences of all ages.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 13/07/2020 16:29:52 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	4352 label Biography information for Lord Hay of Ballyore

1221013

registered interest
date	06/07/2020
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	Music: Coronavirus
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 plans he has to allocate financial support to the music industry to help recovery from the effects of the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire South
tabling member printed	Mhairi Black
uin	69591
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2020 answer text <p>On Sunday 5 July 2020, the Secretary of State announced a major £1.57 billion support package for key cultural organisations to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. This funding will provide targeted support to organisations across a range of cultural and creative sectors, including music.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We are working closely with DCMS’ Arm’s Length Bodies to develop guidance indicating who can apply for the different elements of this funding, and we will publish detailed guidance as soon as possible in July.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 09/07/2020 13:28:36 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4421 label Biography information for Mhairi Black

1221037

registered interest
date	06/07/2020
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	Gambling Act 2005
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 his Department plans to bring forward proposals on reform of the Gambling Act 2005.
tabling member constituency	Inverclyde
tabling member printed	Ronnie Cowan
uin	69615
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2020 answer text <p>The government committed in its manifesto to review the Gambling Act 2005 to make sure it is fit for the digital age. A timeline for the review and its scope will be announced in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 13/07/2020 13:16:28 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4465 label Biography information for Ronnie Cowan