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673476

registered interest
date	16/01/2017
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	Public Libraries
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 potential effect on local library provision of changes in government funding for local authorities.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	60025
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Culture, Media and Sport monitors closely developments relating to proposed changes to library services throughout England. Local authorities have a duty to provide a comprehensive and efficient service that meets local needs within available resources.</p> answering member constituency Reading East answering member printed Mr Rob Wilson question first answered 19/01/2017 13:59:02 answering member 1556 label Biography information for Mr Rob Wilson
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

673479

registered interest
date	16/01/2017
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	21st Century Fox: Sky
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 16 January 2017 to Question 59468, if she will issue a formal consultation document to invite public representations on public interest considerations relating to the proposed merger of 21st Century Fox and Sky.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	60146
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2017 answer text <p>As my Right Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State said in the written statement of 10 January [Vol 619 Col 8WS] , officials have started preliminary work to analyse the relevance of the public interest considerations as set out in the Enterprise Act 2002 to the merger. In doing so, they will look at the available evidence and will consider representations which are relevant to those specified public interests.</p><p> </p><p>While those making representations are free to publish their own views, it would be inappropriate for me to publish representations received as a matter of course in order to ensure those wishing to make representations can do so freely and without risking disclosure of commercially sensitive information. In addition there are specific statutory provisions for the handling of this information and protecting its confidentiality.</p><p> </p><p>We do, however, recognise the importance of transparency in this process and will consider the appropriateness of disclosure of representations made within this context.</p><p> </p><p>We will not be conducting a formal public consultation but will give due regard to any relevant representations in reaching any decision on whether or not to intervene.</p><p> </p><p>As said in the statement of 10 January, we will keep Parliament informed of the process as it moves ahead and will make a further statement when the parties have formally notified the Commission, ahead of making any decision about whether to intervene.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock grouped question UIN 60152 question first answered 19/01/2017 16:18:21 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

673480

registered interest
date	16/01/2017
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	21st Century Fox: Sky
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 16 January 2017 to Question 59468, if she will publish any representations made to her Department on public interest considerations relating to the proposed merger of 21st Century Fox and Sky.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	60152
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2017 answer text <p>As my Right Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State said in the written statement of 10 January [Vol 619 Col 8WS] , officials have started preliminary work to analyse the relevance of the public interest considerations as set out in the Enterprise Act 2002 to the merger. In doing so, they will look at the available evidence and will consider representations which are relevant to those specified public interests.</p><p> </p><p>While those making representations are free to publish their own views, it would be inappropriate for me to publish representations received as a matter of course in order to ensure those wishing to make representations can do so freely and without risking disclosure of commercially sensitive information. In addition there are specific statutory provisions for the handling of this information and protecting its confidentiality.</p><p> </p><p>We do, however, recognise the importance of transparency in this process and will consider the appropriateness of disclosure of representations made within this context.</p><p> </p><p>We will not be conducting a formal public consultation but will give due regard to any relevant representations in reaching any decision on whether or not to intervene.</p><p> </p><p>As said in the statement of 10 January, we will keep Parliament informed of the process as it moves ahead and will make a further statement when the parties have formally notified the Commission, ahead of making any decision about whether to intervene.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock grouped question UIN 60146 question first answered 19/01/2017 16:18:21 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

672688

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	Public Lending Right
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 steps she has taken to extend the Public Lending Right to e-books which are borrowed remotely.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	59963
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2017 answer text <p>The Minister for Digital and Culture confirmed at the Report stage of the Digital Economy Bill in the House of Commons on 28 November 2016 that the Government intends to legislate to extend the Public Lending Right to include the remote lending of e-books. The Department is working to bring forward the necessary legislative amendment as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Reading East answering member printed Mr Rob Wilson question first answered 18/01/2017 13:36:33 answering member 1556 label Biography information for Mr Rob Wilson
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

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

670721

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	Medical Treatments Abroad: Europe
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 steps she has taken to ensure the UK's continued participation in the European Health Insurance Card scheme after the UK exits the EU.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	59463
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>Until exit negotiations are concluded, the UK remains a full member of the European Union and all the rights and obligations of EU membership, including the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), remain in force. The outcome of negotiations will determine what arrangements apply once the UK has left the EU, and the Government is working to ensure the best possible outcome for the British people.</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 13/01/2017 13:48:59 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

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

670725

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	21st Century Fox: Sky
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to her Written Statement of 10 January 2017, what steps she plans to take to invite public representations to her Department on public interest considerations as set out in the Enterprise Act 2002 on the proposed merger of 21st Century Fox and Sky.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	59468
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2017 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to the written statement made by my Right Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State on 1.0 January 2018, Vol 619 Col 8WS.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 16/01/2017 16:52:26 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

670726

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	Broadcasting: 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 steps the Government is taking to protect jobs in the commercial broadcasting industry prior to the triggering of Article 50.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	59469
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2017 answer text <p>Since June 2016, both Ministers and officials have held a number of meetings, with industry bodies and representatives and others to understand the issues and concerns that face broadcasters prior to the triggering of Article 50.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 13/01/2017 09:49:01 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan