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1658863

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Actors' Benevolent Fund
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the conduct of the Charity Commission in relation to its enquiries about the Actors' Benevolent Fund.
	tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
	uin	HL9929
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>As an independent regulator, the Charity Commission for England &amp; Wales carries out its functions independently of ministerial direction or Government control. His Majesty’s Government has, therefore, not discussed this case with the Charity Commission.<strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay grouped question UIN HL9930 question first answered 19/09/2023 13:37:15 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

77258

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2014
	answering body	Department for Culture Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Gambling
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what work they have undertaken to quantify the costs of following the regulatory process for businesses applying for a United Kingdom gambling licence; and what assessment they have made of its impact on the competitiveness of new entrants to the online gambling sector.
	tabling member printed	Lord Mancroft
	uin	HL992
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2014 answer text <p>The Gambling Commission is responsible for ensuring that the costs of applying for a Commission licence, and the regulatory burden of complying with it, are the minimum necessary to ensure compatibility with the licensing objectives.</p><p> </p><p>The Commission keeps its licensing arrangements and licence conditions and codes (LCCP) under review. Recently it consulted on improved licensing processes for moving to an online licence application process, and introducing a multi-jurisdictional form to reduce the costs for applicants applying for licences in more than one jurisdiction.</p><p> </p><p>In advance of the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 coming into force on 1<sup>st</sup> October, the Commission has been working with operators and overseas regulators to avoid duplication and undue regulatory burden wherever possible – for example, minimising the need for operators to duplicate material or assurances that can be obtained from an operator's host nation regulator. These consultations have enabled the Commission to take into account the impact on the relative attractiveness of operating legally in a regulated market compared to the risks of operating illegally.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble grouped question UIN HL993 HL994 question first answered 17/07/2014 14:20:10 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	1833 label Biography information for Lord Mancroft

1658864

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Actors' Benevolent Fund
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the chair and trustees of the Charity Commission about the appointment of trustees to the Actors' Benevolent Fund, and the application of section 80 of the Charities Act 2011.
	tabling member printed	Lord Black of Brentwood
	uin	HL9930
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>As an independent regulator, the Charity Commission for England &amp; Wales carries out its functions independently of ministerial direction or Government control. His Majesty’s Government has, therefore, not discussed this case with the Charity Commission.<strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay grouped question UIN HL9929 question first answered 19/09/2023 13:37:15 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	4171 label Biography information for Lord Black of Brentwood

77259

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2014
	answering body	Department for Culture Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Gambling
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have undertaken any work to quantify the impact that the cost of regulatory compliance would have on the ability of licensed gambling operators to compete against unlicensed operators in the United Kingdom market.
	tabling member printed	Lord Mancroft
	uin	HL993
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2014 answer text <p>The Gambling Commission is responsible for ensuring that the costs of applying for a Commission licence, and the regulatory burden of complying with it, are the minimum necessary to ensure compatibility with the licensing objectives.</p><p> </p><p>The Commission keeps its licensing arrangements and licence conditions and codes (LCCP) under review. Recently it consulted on improved licensing processes for moving to an online licence application process, and introducing a multi-jurisdictional form to reduce the costs for applicants applying for licences in more than one jurisdiction.</p><p> </p><p>In advance of the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 coming into force on 1<sup>st</sup> October, the Commission has been working with operators and overseas regulators to avoid duplication and undue regulatory burden wherever possible – for example, minimising the need for operators to duplicate material or assurances that can be obtained from an operator's host nation regulator. These consultations have enabled the Commission to take into account the impact on the relative attractiveness of operating legally in a regulated market compared to the risks of operating illegally.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble grouped question UIN HL992 HL994 question first answered 17/07/2014 14:20:11 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	1833 label Biography information for Lord Mancroft

77260

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2014
	answering body	Department for Culture Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Gambling
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what work they have undertaken to ensure that the burden on companies applying for a gambling licence is minimised in line with their priorities to reduce red tape; and whether they considered the ability of such companies to compete against unlicensed operators in any such work.
	tabling member printed	Lord Mancroft
	uin	HL994
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2014 answer text <p>The Gambling Commission is responsible for ensuring that the costs of applying for a Commission licence, and the regulatory burden of complying with it, are the minimum necessary to ensure compatibility with the licensing objectives.</p><p> </p><p>The Commission keeps its licensing arrangements and licence conditions and codes (LCCP) under review. Recently it consulted on improved licensing processes for moving to an online licence application process, and introducing a multi-jurisdictional form to reduce the costs for applicants applying for licences in more than one jurisdiction.</p><p> </p><p>In advance of the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 coming into force on 1<sup>st</sup> October, the Commission has been working with operators and overseas regulators to avoid duplication and undue regulatory burden wherever possible – for example, minimising the need for operators to duplicate material or assurances that can be obtained from an operator's host nation regulator. These consultations have enabled the Commission to take into account the impact on the relative attractiveness of operating legally in a regulated market compared to the risks of operating illegally.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble grouped question UIN HL992 HL993 question first answered 17/07/2014 14:20:11 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	1833 label Biography information for Lord Mancroft

1658439

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Collections: British Museum
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact upon the reputation of the British Museum caused by recent concerns over the security of its collections; and whether they have any plans to review the museum’s governance.
	tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
	uin	HL9875
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>My department is closely monitoring the situation at the British Museum, and engaging directly with the Museum on this concerning issue.</p><p>The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has spoken with the Chairman of the British Museum about this issue on a number of occasions and has sought assurances on the immediate measures that have been put in place to increase security at the Museum. She has also sought assurances on the details of the scope and timetable for the independent review of security which the Museum has instigated, led by a former trustee, Nigel Boardman, and the Chief Constable of British Transport Police, Lucy D’Orsi.</p><p>The matter is also currently under investigation by the Economic Crime Command of the Metropolitan Police. The British Museum is working with the police to support their investigations.</p><p>My department and I will continue to work closely with the British Museum – and the wider museums sector – to ensure that lessons are learned from this incident once the independent review is complete.</p><p>Further details on this matter have been set out in the Written Statements which the Secretary of State and I made to Parliament on 4 September 2023 (HCWS994 and HLWS979).</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay grouped question UIN HL9877 HL9878 HL9879 question first answered 19/09/2023 16:59:08 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng

1658441

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	British Museum: Theft
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are confident that the full extent of losses sustained through the recent spate of thefts from the British Museum is known.
	tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
	uin	HL9877
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>My department is closely monitoring the situation at the British Museum, and engaging directly with the Museum on this concerning issue.</p><p>The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has spoken with the Chairman of the British Museum about this issue on a number of occasions and has sought assurances on the immediate measures that have been put in place to increase security at the Museum. She has also sought assurances on the details of the scope and timetable for the independent review of security which the Museum has instigated, led by a former trustee, Nigel Boardman, and the Chief Constable of British Transport Police, Lucy D’Orsi.</p><p>The matter is also currently under investigation by the Economic Crime Command of the Metropolitan Police. The British Museum is working with the police to support their investigations.</p><p>My department and I will continue to work closely with the British Museum – and the wider museums sector – to ensure that lessons are learned from this incident once the independent review is complete.</p><p>Further details on this matter have been set out in the Written Statements which the Secretary of State and I made to Parliament on 4 September 2023 (HCWS994 and HLWS979).</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay grouped question UIN HL9875 HL9878 HL9879 question first answered 19/09/2023 16:59:08 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng

1658442

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	British Museum: Theft
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they were first informed of concerns about security at the British Museum; and what action the museum’s trustees were asked to undertake to address those concerns.
	tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
	uin	HL9878
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>My department is closely monitoring the situation at the British Museum, and engaging directly with the Museum on this concerning issue.</p><p>The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has spoken with the Chairman of the British Museum about this issue on a number of occasions and has sought assurances on the immediate measures that have been put in place to increase security at the Museum. She has also sought assurances on the details of the scope and timetable for the independent review of security which the Museum has instigated, led by a former trustee, Nigel Boardman, and the Chief Constable of British Transport Police, Lucy D’Orsi.</p><p>The matter is also currently under investigation by the Economic Crime Command of the Metropolitan Police. The British Museum is working with the police to support their investigations.</p><p>My department and I will continue to work closely with the British Museum – and the wider museums sector – to ensure that lessons are learned from this incident once the independent review is complete.</p><p>Further details on this matter have been set out in the Written Statements which the Secretary of State and I made to Parliament on 4 September 2023 (HCWS994 and HLWS979).</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay grouped question UIN HL9875 HL9877 HL9879 question first answered 19/09/2023 16:59:08 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng

1658443

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2023
	answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	217
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Collections: British Museum
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have asked the trustees of the British Museum for a complete list of items lost, stolen or damaged while in its custody over each of the past 10 years, and when an inventory of such items will be published.
	tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
	uin	HL9879
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2023 answer text <p>My department is closely monitoring the situation at the British Museum, and engaging directly with the Museum on this concerning issue.</p><p>The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has spoken with the Chairman of the British Museum about this issue on a number of occasions and has sought assurances on the immediate measures that have been put in place to increase security at the Museum. She has also sought assurances on the details of the scope and timetable for the independent review of security which the Museum has instigated, led by a former trustee, Nigel Boardman, and the Chief Constable of British Transport Police, Lucy D’Orsi.</p><p>The matter is also currently under investigation by the Economic Crime Command of the Metropolitan Police. The British Museum is working with the police to support their investigations.</p><p>My department and I will continue to work closely with the British Museum – and the wider museums sector – to ensure that lessons are learned from this incident once the independent review is complete.</p><p>Further details on this matter have been set out in the Written Statements which the Secretary of State and I made to Parliament on 4 September 2023 (HCWS994 and HLWS979).</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay grouped question UIN HL9875 HL9877 HL9878 question first answered 19/09/2023 16:59:08 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng

76642

	registered interest
	date	09/07/2014
	answering body	Department for Culture Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Broadcasting Programmes
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what regulation exists of television programmes seeking to depict sexual violence against women as entertainment.
	tabling member printed	Lord Carlile of Berriew
	uin	HL984
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2014 answer text <p>Section 2.3 of Ofcom's broadcasting code states that: “…broadcasters must ensure that material which may cause offence is justified by the context…such material may include, but is not limited to, offensive language, violence, sex, sexual violence, humiliation, distress, violation of human dignity, discriminatory treatment or language (for example on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race, religion, beliefs and sexual orientation)”.</p><p>In respect of ‘adult sex material' – which contains images and/or language of a strong sexual nature, and which is broadcast primarily for the purposes of sexual arousal – this must not be broadcast at any time, other than on access-restricted services between 22.00 and 05.30. The most extreme material, equivalent to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) R-18 rating must not be broadcast at any time.</p> answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble grouped question UIN HL985 question first answered 17/07/2014 14:21:16 answering member 4161 label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble
	tabling member	1138 label Biography information for Lord Carlile of Berriew