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687952

	registered interest
	date	09/02/2017
	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	Gambling: Licensing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many times payment providers (a) were asked by the Gambling Commission to block payments to online gambling websites not licenced in the UK and (b) blocked such payments between the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 coming into force and 31 December 2016.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	63925
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>Between 1 November 2014 and 31 December 2016, there have been<del class="ministerial"> approximately</del> 13 occasions where the Gambling Commission has asked payment providers to prevent payments to online gambling website operators not licensed in the Great Britain but believed to be transacting with consumers in Great Britain.</p><p> </p><p>On 12 of those occasions the payment provider either terminated their relationship with the unlicensed operator or took steps to ensure that the unlicensed gambling website was no longer available to consumers in Great Britain. In the other case, enforcement activity is currently ongoing.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 20/02/2017 16:01:47 question first ministerially corrected 21/02/2017 14:16:17 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch previous answer version 36147 answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

686062

	registered interest
	date	07/02/2017
	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	Digital Technology: 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 representations she has received on the implications for the UK continuing to access the Digital Single Market of the UK leaving the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Selby and Ainsty
	tabling member printed	Nigel Adams
	uin	63325
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p><del class="ministerial">We have had widespread and ongoing discussions with the digital industry on Data Protection.</del></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Department has been meeting with a range of stakeholders on this issue. Together with the Department for Exiting the EU we are analysing all the impacts of leaving the EU and continuing to engage on Digital Single Market matters to secure the right deal for Britain.</ins></p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 13/02/2017 16:12:57 question first ministerially corrected 17/02/2017 11:50:35 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock previous answer version 35510 answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
	tabling member	4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams

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

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

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

670722

	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
	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 value to the UK economy of the outbound tourism industry.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	59464
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>UK residents spent £39.0 billion overseas in 2015, on 65.7 million visits. This is a 9.8 per cent increase in spend, and a 9.4 per cent increase in the number of visits, when compared to 2014. No assessment has been made on the contribution of outbound tour operators to the UK economy.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 13/01/2017 13:50:03 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

685453

	registered interest
	date	06/02/2017
	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	Sportsgrounds: Disability
	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 discussions her Department has had with sports governing bodies on improving disability access at sports stadia.
	tabling member constituency	Bassetlaw
	tabling member printed	John Mann
	uin	63107
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p>Our Sports Strategy sends a clear message to all sports that sports stadia should provide an inclusive environment that welcomes all spectators. While the spotlight on accessibility is rightly on football, we want all sports to ensure they fulfil their legal obligations towards disabled fans. We will be looking to other sports to follow football’s example, to ensure disabled spectators receive the legal requirements that they are entitled to.</p><p> </p><p>Ensuring sport is inclusive and accessible for spectators remains a priority, and I want to continue to see concerted action taken by clubs to fulfil their legal obligations towards disabled supporters. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is the regulatory body responsible for enforcing the Equality Act 2010 The EHRC has powers to ensure service providers, including sports stadia, fulfil their legal obligations under the Act.</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 13/02/2017 12:27:45 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	1387 label Biography information for Lord Mann

687954

	registered interest
	date	09/02/2017
	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	Sportsgrounds: Disability
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what representations she has received on improving disability access to sports venues; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Coventry South
	tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
	uin	63846
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>I have received a number of representations from members of the public about improving disability access to sports venues.</p><p> </p><p>Our Sports Strategy sends a clear message to all sports that sports stadia should provide an inclusive environment that welcomes all spectators. While the spotlight on accessibility is rightly on football, we want all sports to ensure they fulfil their legal obligations towards disabled fans. We will be looking to other sports to follow football’s example, to ensure disabled spectators receive the legal requirements to which they are entitled.</p><p> </p><p>Ensuring sport is inclusive and accessible for spectators remains a priority, and I want to continue to see concerted action taken by clubs to fulfil their legal obligations towards disabled supporters. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is the regulatory body responsible for enforcing the Equality Act 2010 The EHRC has powers to ensure service providers, including sports stadia, fulfil their legal obligations under the Act.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 20/02/2017 09:48:32 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

687955

	registered interest
	date	09/02/2017
	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	Sportsgrounds: Disability
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will meet Muscular Dystrophy UK's Trailblazers to discuss accessibility at sports venues.
	tabling member constituency	Coventry South
	tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
	uin	63862
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>I would be very happy to meet representatives from Muscular Dystrophy UK's Trailblazers to discuss accessibility at sports venues.</p><p> </p><p>Our Sports Strategy sends a clear message to all sports that sports stadia should provide an inclusive environment that welcomes all spectators. While the spotlight on accessibility is rightly on football, we want all sports to ensure they fulfil their legal obligations towards disabled fans. We will be looking to other sports to follow football’s example, to ensure disabled spectators receive the legal requirements to which they are entitled.</p><p> </p><p>The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is the regulatory body responsible for enforcing the Equality Act 2010 The EHRC has powers to ensure service providers, including sports stadia, fulfil their legal obligations under the Act.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 20/02/2017 09:46:36 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

672686

	registered interest
	date	13/01/2017
	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	Sports: Young People
	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 her Department is taking to encourage young people to participate in a variety of sports; and what steps she is taking to ensure that opportunities are accessible to low income families.
	tabling member constituency	Wansbeck
	tabling member printed	Ian Lavery
	uin	59913
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2017 answer text <p>Sporting Future sets out how government will get more children from all backgrounds engaging in the sport and physical activity that interests and benefits them. Actions include lowering Sport England's remit down to 5+ to ensure that more young people are taking part in community sport, continued funding of both the School Games and the PE and Sport Primary Premium, and work to ensure that all children are able to swim and learn to ride a bike.</p><p> </p><p>As part of their strategy, Towards an Active Nation, Sport England will invest £40 million into creating new opportunities for families with children to get active and play sport together. Sporting Future sets out that future funding and work should focus on those who currently tend not to take part in sport, including those from lower socio-economic groups. Sport England will prioritise work and funding to get more people from low income families engaged in sport and physical activity.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 23/01/2017 16:32:21 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	4139 label Biography information for Ian Lavery