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652618

	registered interest
	date	06/12/2016
	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	World War I: Anniversaries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what commemorations her Department (a) has held and (b) plans to hold to mark the centenary of First World War and the participation of Muslim soldiers from the Indian subcontinent who fought alongside British and French troops on the Western Front.
	tabling member constituency	Preston
	tabling member printed	Mr Mark Hendrick
	uin	56289
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2016 answer text <p>Our First World War Centenary programme reflects the contribution of all combatant nations. The first events on 4th August 2014 had a clear Commonwealth focus and we continue to invite representatives from participant nations to all our events such as those held this year, on 1 July, to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. This will continue next year when we commemorate the centenary of Passchendaele – The Third Battle of Ypres.</p><p>In addition we gave considerable support to events held on 10 March 2015 at the National Memorial Arboretum and Imperial War Museum Manchester to mark the centenary of the Indian Army’s involvement at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. This brought together British Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs to honour their contribution.</p><p>Also in March 2015, 45 Victoria Cross commemorative paving stones were laid in the National Memorial Arboretum to commemorate individuals born overseas, several of the men served in the British Indian Army.</p><p>Together with partners Government has also funded the restoration of the Memorial Garden at Horsell Common in Woking. This provides a focal point to bring the Muslim and wider community together to commemorate the First World War.</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 13/12/2016 09:52:47 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	473 label Biography information for Sir Mark Hendrick

669180

	registered interest
	date	06/01/2017
	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	World Tourism Organization
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, for what reasons the Government has not joined the World Tourism Organisation.
	tabling member constituency	Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
	tabling member printed	Dr Paul Monaghan
	uin	58871
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2017 answer text <p>Our international standing is highly important - not only to inbound tourism but in wider trade terms. Currently the UK government is not considering membership of the World Tourism Organisation but it is an organisation we remain in contact with to ensure the UK is participating fully in international tourism discussions<strong>. </strong></p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 16/01/2017 13:15:21 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	4383 label Biography information for Dr Paul Monaghan

647707

	registered interest
	date	29/11/2016
	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	World Heritage Sites: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what measures she is taking to promote the Flow Country in Caithness and Sutherland as a future UNESCO World Heritage Site.
	tabling member constituency	Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
	tabling member printed	Dr Paul Monaghan
	uin	55396
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2016 answer text <p>The Flow Country World Heritage nomination was examined at a Technical Evaluation panel in December 2015, where it was concluded that there is potentially a strong and clear case to be made for putting the site forward for World Heritage status. Further work is currently being undertaken to develop the nomination to a sufficient standard to make a convincing case for inscription, and DCMS will be happy to arrange a further technical evaluation once this has been completed.</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 06/12/2016 14:01:55 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	4383 label Biography information for Dr Paul Monaghan

631103

	registered interest
	date	07/11/2016
	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	West Ham United FC: Sportsgrounds
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, on what date her Department was informed of the content of the deal to let the Olympic stadium to West Ham United Football Club.
	tabling member constituency	Bassetlaw
	tabling member printed	John Mann
	uin	52118
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2016 answer text <p>The Stadium Concession Agreement was agreed in March 2013 between the owners of the stadium, E20 Stadium LLP (a joint venture between the London Legacy Development Corporation and the London Borough of Newham) and West Ham United Football Club. The Government was not a party to this agreement. My department was informed of some elements of the (then) draft agreement in late January and early February 2013. My department saw the full content of the Stadium Concession Agreement when it was made public in redacted form on 9 October 2015 and in full on 14 April 2016.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 17/11/2016 16:31:20 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	1387 label Biography information for Lord Mann

670720

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2017
	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	Tourism: UK Trade with EU
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the importance of the Customs Union to the UK's tourism industry.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	59462
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>The UK tourism industry is flourishing and we are determined to help to maintain and grow its success. We have made clear that we will pursue the right outcome that works for the unique circumstances of the UK. The Department is committed to working with the UK tourism industry to ensure that its needs and views are understood and considered as the UK develops its negotiating position. The Secretary of State and the Minister for Sport, Tourism &amp; Heritage are both holding roundtable meetings in January with the tourism industry.</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 13/01/2017 13:48:05 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

647650

	registered interest
	date	29/11/2016
	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	Tourism: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to increase the level of tourism from the US to Scotland in 2017.
	tabling member constituency	Dunfermline and West Fife
	tabling member printed	Douglas Chapman
	uin	55421
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2016 answer text <p>In 2015, there were just over 400,000 visits by US residents to Scotland, with a total spend of £390.9 million. Although tourism is devolved, Visit Britain work with Visit Scotland to promote the whole of the UK overseas. This includes a £10m, three year marketing partnership with Expedia, which is specifically aimed at the US market. Additionally, the Prime Minister's Tourism Action Plan is working to encourage visitors to explore the whole of the UK and grow the industry as a whole.</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 05/12/2016 16:21:23 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	4402 label Biography information for Douglas Chapman

654943

	registered interest
	date	08/12/2016
	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	Tourism: Marketing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much has been spent promoting British tourism in (a) Europe, (b) Asia, (c) North America and (d) total in (i) 2016, (ii) 2015 and (iii) 2014.
	tabling member constituency	Ceredigion
	tabling member printed	Mr Mark Williams
	uin	56843
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2016 answer text <p>The below table from Visit Britain, which contains spending figures on Tourism for the aforementioned periods. The increase in funding during Financial Year 15/16 can be attributed to the inclusion of the North and South West Growth Funds.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Europe</p></td><td><p>Asia</p></td><td><p>North America</p></td><td><p><strong>Total Overseas Investment</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014/15 Actuals</p></td><td><p>7,912,466</p></td><td><p>8,769,694</p></td><td><p>7,714,661</p></td><td><p><strong>25,641,070</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015/16 Actuals</p></td><td><p>10,016,595</p></td><td><p>9,555,699</p></td><td><p>9,154,013</p></td><td><p><strong>29,574,545</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016/17 Forecast</p></td><td><p>6,053,255</p></td><td><p>7,923,478</p></td><td><p>6,659,807</p></td><td><p><strong>20,961,784</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 16/12/2016 14:45:42 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	1498 label Biography information for Mr Mark Williams

638638

	registered interest
	date	18/11/2016
	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	Tourism: Low Incomes
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to make major tourist attractions affordable for children from lower income families.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	53799
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2016 answer text <p>We are working with key stakeholders through the Tourism Industry Council to see how best Government can support the industry to make tourism as accessible as possible. This government remains committed to free access for all to permanent collections of National Museums and galleries.</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 24/11/2016 11:56:21 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

606750

	registered interest
	date	20/10/2016
	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	Tourism: Exchange Rates
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effect of recent changes in the currency exchange rate on levels of tourism in the UK.
	tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
	tabling member printed	Tom Watson
	uin	49696
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2016 answer text <p>It is too early to draw significant conclusions about the impact of changes in the currency exchange rate on tourism. Many trips to the UK were booked far in advance and, thanks to our world-class attractions, incredible heritage and GREAT marketing campaign, July and August saw a new record for inbound visits and spend for these months</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 25/10/2016 16:46:28 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

670723

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2017
	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	Tourism: Employment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the importance of continued access to the EU employment market to the UK's tourism industry.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	59481
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>Officials are working closely with the tourism industry on this issue. EU nationals make 9% of the UK’s tourism workforce and make a valuable contribution to its success. We want to make the most of their skills and experience; working with the tourism industry to provide training opportunities and work places for the best workforce possible.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 13/01/2017 13:51:29 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan