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1171231

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2020
	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	Arts: North West
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps her Department is taking to support further growth of the creative industries in the North West.
	tabling member constituency	Warrington South
	tabling member printed	Andy Carter
	uin	900216
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2020 answer text <p>Government and industry launched a Sector Deal for the Creative Industries in 2018, with more than £150m of funding. This aims to unlock growth for creative businesses across the country, and the North West benefits from a number of programmes within the Sector Deal.</p><p>These include a Creative Scale Up programme to help small creative businesses access the finance they need to grow and is launching today in the Manchester region.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 16/01/2020 17:31:56 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	4791 label Biography information for Andy Carter

1171232

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2020
	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	Sports: Television
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps her Department is taking to increase sports coverage on free-to-air television.
	tabling member constituency	North Tyneside
	tabling member printed	Mary Glindon
	uin	900217
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2020 answer text <p>The listed events regime strikes a balance between retaining free-to-air sporting events for the public while allowing rights holders to negotiate agreements in the best interests of their sport.</p><p>To give equal recognition to disabled and women’s sports, the government is currently consulting on the addition of the Paralympics and certain women’s events to the listed events regime. However, the government does not have any plans to carry out a full review of the list.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 16/01/2020 17:33:06 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	4126 label Biography information for Mary Glindon

1178188

	registered interest
	date	13/02/2020
	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	Football: Clubs
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the governance of premier league football clubs.
	tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
	tabling member printed	Justin Madders
	uin	900809
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2020 answer text <p>Football clubs are the heart of local communities, they have unique social value and many with a great history. It is vital they are protected and fans should have their voices heard.</p><p> </p><p>The governance of football is first and foremost a matter for the relevant authorities, in this case the Premier League and the Football Association. These bodies have a duty to govern the sport and provide assurances to fans, players and indeed employees, that proper protections are in place.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>However, we have committed to a fan led review of football governance, which will include consideration of the Owners’ and Directors’ test, to ensure we protect the game for fans.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We will liaise closely with fan representatives and the football authorities as we decide the scope and structure of this work.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 13/02/2020 12:20:27 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

1171229

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2020
	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
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What plans the Government has to introduce a music strategy.
	tabling member constituency	City of Chester
	tabling member printed	Christian Matheson
	uin	900208
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2020 answer text <p>We recognise the significant contribution of British music to the UK, both culturally and economically and I recognise the case for a music strategy. In 2018, music contributed £5.2bn to our economy, reached £2.5bn in exports and sustained over 190,000 jobs.</p><p>We have taken a number of steps to support the industry, including reforming licensing and planning guidance and providing £1.5m ACE funding to support grassroots venues.</p><p>We are looking to develop a music strategy in the forthcoming months and will be working closely with the UK music sector.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 16/01/2020 17:30:09 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	4408 label Biography information for Christian Matheson

1148279

	registered interest
	date	03/10/2019
	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	Internet: Advertising
	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 oral statement of her predecessor of 12 February 2019, Official Report, column 773, for what reasons the terms of reference of the review of how online advertising is regulated have not yet been published; when she plans to publish details of that review; whether that review will include consideration of the effect of online advertising on young people’s wellbeing and the planet’s natural resources; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
	tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
	uin	294124
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/10/2019 answer text <p>Since the previous Secretary of State announced the DCMS review into how online advertising is regulated in the UK, my department has established a team to take this work forward, including further evidence gathering and stakeholder engagement.</p><p> </p><p>This review will identify and address the systemic social and economic challenges that arise from online advertising. It will consider a range of options to ensure the UK's approach to regulating online advertising is fit for purpose, including measures to ensure users are sufficiently protected from harm.</p><p> </p><p>The review will complement and build on other relevant work underway across government and in external organisations, which are due to report in the winter. This includes the Competition and Markets Authority’s market study into online platforms and digital advertising, the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation report on online targeting and the Information Commissioner’s Office’s work on adtech.</p><p> </p><p>Further details will be set out in due course.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 08/10/2019 14:23:17 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1170490

	registered interest
	date	13/01/2020
	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	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Pay
	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 increase in the National Living wage announced by the Government on 31 December 2019, what discussions she is having with private sector companies undertaking facility management work for her Department to ensure that the cost of wage increases for their employees are not passed on to her Department.
	tabling member constituency	Easington
	tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
	uin	2509
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/01/2020 answer text <p>Facilities Management is provided to DCMS through arrangements with other government departments. DCMS therefore has no discussions with such private sector companies about cost increases.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 21/01/2020 17:28:00 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris

1146257

	registered interest
	date	25/09/2019
	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	Internet: Data Protection
	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 Prime Minister's speech to the UN Assembly on 24 September 2019, what steps she is taking to develop a data framework for the internet of things to regulate the use of that data by companies.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
	tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
	uin	291011
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2019 answer text <p>The Government takes the protection of personal data extremely seriously. The Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 and the GDPR are in place to ensure that organisations who collect and use data do so lawfully and transparently.</p><p> </p><p>The rules included in the DPA 2018 and the GDPR impose strict obligations on organisations to process people’s data fairly and lawfully and to ensure that any data collected is held securely. Organisations must also ensure they have a legal basis for processing data, are clear and transparent about how personal data will be handled, and ensure that the data is processed in a way which individuals would expect. Organisations that fail to comply may be subject to enforcement action by the Information Commissioner’s Office.</p><p> </p><p>We have also issued a Code of Practice for organisations involved in the development, manufacturing and retail of products linked to the ‘Internet of Things’ to ensure that products are designed securely and keep consumers safe. In parallel, we have published consumer guidance to raise public awareness about setting-up, managing and improving the security of their consumer devices. The code of practice and guidance for consumers can be viewed at the following links:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/secure-by-design/code-of-practice-for-consumer-iot-security" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/secure-by-design/code-of-practice-for-consumer-iot-security</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/secure-by-design/consumer-guidance-for-smart-devices-in-the-home" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/secure-by-design/consumer-guidance-for-smart-devices-in-the-home</a></p><p> </p><p>The Government also set up the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation last year to ensure that data and AI-driven innovations continue to deliver maximum benefits for society. The UK already benefits from a world-class regulatory regime, and the Centre will build on this by providing independent, expert advice on responding to the rapidly evolving way in which data is impacting our lives.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams grouped question UIN 291016 question first answered 01/10/2019 16:08:36 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

1140612

	registered interest
	date	19/07/2019
	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	Telecommunications
	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 Guidance on how to prepare for Brexit if there's no deal, published by the Department for Exiting the European Union, what parts of the plan for telecoms business in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal have been implemented.
	tabling member constituency	Streatham
	tabling member printed	Chuka Umunna
	uin	279461
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/09/2019 answer text <p>As set out in published no-deal guidance, the Government has now made laws to ensure that the legal frameworks for telecoms regulation, radio spectrum management and mobile roaming in the EU continue to operate if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. These instruments provide certainty and continuity for telecoms businesses and consumers.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 02/09/2019 15:35:00 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	4128 label Biography information for Chuka Umunna

1140254

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2019
	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	Broadcasting
	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 Guidance on how to prepare for Brexit if there's no deal, published by the Department for Exiting the European Union, what parts of the plan for broadcasting and video on demand in the event of a no deal Brexit have been implemented.
	tabling member constituency	Streatham
	tabling member printed	Chuka Umunna
	uin	279022
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/09/2019 answer text <p>Within the technical notice, published on 13 September 2018 and referred to in the question, the Government committed to making provisions in domestic legislation for the continuation of Ofcom licences, so that broadcasters can continue to broadcast in the UK without having to reapply for their licence under any new framework following EU Exit. The notice also stated that Government would ensure that existing domestic legislation relating to audiovisual media services would continue to be operable.</p><p> </p><p>The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, passed on 12 February, enacted the relevant legislative changes.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to this, the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport continues to work closely with broadcasters and Ofcom to understand the impact of a ‘no deal’ scenario on the sector and ensure a smooth and orderly exit.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 02/09/2019 09:34:22 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	4128 label Biography information for Chuka Umunna

1150483

	registered interest
	date	17/10/2019
	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	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Health
	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 Answer of 14 September 2018 to Question 171304 on Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Health, what indicators his Department uses that are informed by wellbeing data and policies his Department has introduced that are based on that data.
	tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
	tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
	uin	1589
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2019 answer text <p>Our Annual Report, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dcms-annual-report-and-accounts-2017-18" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dcms-annual-report-and-accounts-2017-18</a> (pages 12-51) outlines the wellbeing indicators that are used by DCMS in our policymaking and evaluation. We have introduced various policies to improve wellbeing across the UK. The Civil Society Strategy, published on 9 August 2018, sets out how government will work with and for civil society in the long-term to create a country that works for everyone. The Culture Investment Fund, announced on 12 October, has recently pledged £250 million of new funding for the culture and creative sector, with more than £90m provided to extend the Cultural Development Fund which uses investment in heritage, culture and creativity to drive regeneration and growth.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 22/10/2019 15:49:44 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane