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1140802

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2019
	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: Children
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment he has made of the potential effect of the draft age appropriate code proposed by the Information Commissioner’s Office on access to UK broadcasters' content.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	280140
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/09/2019 answer text <p>It is important that we have world-leading standards which protect children’s privacy and security when they are online. That is why the government included provisions in the Data Protection Act 2018 requiring the Information Commissioner to produce the age appropriate design code, to set out practical guidance for relevant information society services on the specific protections for children’s personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).</p><p> </p><p>The ICO will continue to have a proportionate approach to regulation and held a public consultation earlier this year inviting feedback on the draft code. The ICO will be developing a final version of the code which must be submitted to the Secretary of State by 23 November.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 02/09/2019 09:36:08 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1140856

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2019
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Pensions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she plans to take to limit a person's pension age rise when age eligibility for the state pension is increased.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	280183
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/08/2019 answer text <p>The Government published its review of State Pension age in July 2017. The report can be viewed here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/630065/state-pension-age-review-final-report.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/630065/state-pension-age-review-final-report.pdf</a>.</p><p>The next Government review of State Pension age will be completed within six years of that report.</p><p>The Pensions Act 2014 requires the Government to regularly review State Pension age and report to Parliament, to help to ensure the rules about State Pension age are appropriate having regard to life expectancy and the costs of increasing longevity are shared fairly between the generations, and provide greater clarity around the plans for changing State Pension age in the future.</p><p> </p><p>The changes to State Pension age became law following consultation and extensive debates in Parliament. During the passage of the Pensions Act 2011, Parliament introduced limits to person’s State Pension age rise, worth £1.1 billion, which reduced the proposed increase in State Pension age for over 450,000 men and women, meaning that no woman will see her pension age change by more than 18 months, relative to the original 1995 Act timetable.</p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 12/08/2019 10:22:41 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1140934

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2019
	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	Data Protection: Children
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will make an assessment of the compatibility of the draft age appropriate code proposed by the Information Commissioner’s Office with his Department's responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	280195
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/09/2019 answer text <p>The Government takes the protection of personal data seriously, particularly when it relates to children and young people.</p><p> </p><p>Under Section 123 of the Data Protection Act 2018, the Information Commissioner is required to produce a statutory code of practice on Age Appropriate Design. The Code is to contain guidance on standards of age-appropriate design of relevant information society services likely to be accessed by children. It is a requirement of the Data Protection Act itself that the Code be compatible with it.</p><p> </p><p>We are keen to ensure that the code delivers the robust protection that children deserve and meets the requirements set out in the Data Protection Act 2018. Compliance with data protection legislation and protecting children against online harms are both key priorities for the department. The ICO is currently producing a final draft of the code which can be laid before Parliament.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 02/09/2019 09:37:41 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1143354

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	VE Day
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what representations she has received from events organisers on the cancellation of the May bank holiday in 2020 in order to commemorate VE Day.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	284820
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2019 answer text <p>In making the decision to move the early May bank holiday to commemorate VE Day, options and implications were discussed between Government departments and with the devolved administrations. The Government recognises that some minor disruption has been caused to a small number of events but on this historic occasion we wanted to ensure as many people as possible have the valuable opportunity to pay a fitting tribute to our heroes of the Second World War.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 05/09/2019 13:32:42 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1143789

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	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	World Heritage Sites
	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 her Department’s single departmental plan, for what reason the intention to sponsor World Heritage Sites in the UK under Objective 4.8 was removed in the update of 27 June 2019.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	285047
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2019 answer text <p>We can confirm that sponsoring World Heritage Sites in the UK has not been removed from our Single Departmental Plan (SDP), and it remains a part of “Marketing the UK across the world to promote jobs and growth by strengthening cultural exports and promoting inward investments”.</p> answering member constituency Taunton Deane answering member printed Rebecca Pow question first answered 05/09/2019 15:37:30 answering member 4522 label Biography information for Rebecca Pow
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1143795

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Spark Energy: Billing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent discussions she has had with Ofgem on energy bills being issued in error to customers of other energy suppliers by Spark Energy Ltd.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	285213
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2019 answer text <p>Representatives of the department meet regularly with Ofgem on a variety of policy issues, including the retail energy market. It is for Ofgem to lead on erroneous billing and other breaches of supplier licensing conditions.</p> answering member constituency Spelthorne answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng question first answered 05/09/2019 14:14:40 answering member 4134 label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1143938

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2019
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Post Office Card Account
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment she has made of the effect of the end on the Post Office Card Account on vulnerable people that use that service.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	285121
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2019 answer text <p>The Department’s contract with Post Office Limited for the Post Office Card Account is due to end in 2021.</p><p>For vulnerable customers who are unable to open or operate a standard account, the Department will implement a replacement payment service.</p><p>Customer insight has influenced business requirements for the new service which outline the positive outcomes that must be achieved to ensure that the payment needs of individuals who are in a vulnerable situation are met. This includes the ability to obtain cash payments from a network of payment outlets in their local area (including suburban and rural locations).</p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 05/09/2019 11:08:58 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1150012

	registered interest
	date	16/10/2019
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Business: Grants
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if she will publish the names of the organisations that applied for a Brexit Readiness Grant; and how much was awarded to each successful applicant.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	922
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2019 answer text <p>We have published a list of successful applicants to date for the Business Readiness Fund online at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/governments-business-readiness-fund-approves-101-million-in-grants-to-124-business-organisations" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/governments-business-readiness-fund-approves-101-million-in-grants-to-124-business-organisations</a>.</p><p>We intend to publish an updated list in due course.</p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 21/10/2019 15:42:59 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1150134

	registered interest
	date	16/10/2019
	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	Musical Instruments: Customs
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what advice she has given to UK-based musicians on transporting instruments into the EU in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	923
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2019 answer text <p>The specific process or customs procedures that musicians decide upon will depend on individual circumstances. Options include ATA Carnets, but also merchandise in baggage rules, oral declarations and duplicate lists.</p><p> </p><p>We recommend musicians take independent advice as an independent freight forwarder or broker should be able to provide guidance on the pros and cons of each option, and may help them plan journeys and navigate customs procedures.</p><p> </p><p>The department has engaged with businesses and trade bodies in the music industry, including those in the touring industry, and this engagement will continue.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has now agreed the Withdrawal Agreement with the EU. We believe this is the best outcome for all UK sectors.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 21/10/2019 16:36:44 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1150137

	registered interest
	date	16/10/2019
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of delaying the proposed introduction in 2020 of charges for Musical Instrument Certificates (MICs) where instruments contain Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)-listed materials.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	924
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2019 answer text <p>We are expecting to introduce a new fees and charges structure for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) permitting in 2020. This new structure seeks to standardise and simplify the existing charging criteria, and bring CITES Musical Instrument Certificates (MICs) in-line with other permit costs. This will be based on a cost recovery model and supported by a full public consultation and impact assessment. The consultation will consider the timing of implementation as well as the fee structure.</p> answering member constituency Richmond Park answering member printed Zac Goldsmith question first answered 21/10/2019 15:12:41 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan