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1199566

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Local Press
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 steps his Department is taking to ensure a sustainable future for local newspapers.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	53304
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2020 answer text <p>This government is clear that local newspapers are vital to a healthy democracy, They are uniquely placed to undertake investigative journalism and scrutiny of public institutions, including local councils and courts.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>As the independent Cairncross Review into the future of journalism identified, society is increasingly moving online and news publishers are facing significant challenges in transitioning to sustainable digital business models. The government supports the majority of the nine recommendations the Cairncross Review made for government, regulators and industry to help future-proof the sector, and is already taking some forward. We have worked with Nesta to develop a £2million pilot innovation fund, launched in October 2019, which seeks to invest in new technological prototypes, start-ups and innovative business models to explore new ways of sustaining the industry. The government will consider options for the full fund ahead of the next Spending Review.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Covid-19 has exacerbated and accelerated the already challenging financial situation for local papers. The government recognises their vital role in ensuring the provision of reliable, high-quality information throughout the current pandemic, and has therefore clarified that journalists and other ancillary staff are ‘key workers’ for the purposes of access to childcare and educational places. We have also issued guidance to local authorities on the importance of newspaper delivery, to support the continued dissemination of printed public interest news. Additionally, the government has sought to maximise publishers’ advertising opportunities through a public information campaign. The current partnership brings together over 600 titles across the UK, with the vast majority of titles being local papers.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Local publishers are also able to benefit from several measures included in our unprecedented business support package, such as the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, Job Retention Scheme, Bounce Back Loans, VAT deferrals, and coverage of statutory sick pay costs.</p><p> </p><p>The government will continue to consider all possible options in the interests of promoting and sustaining high-quality news journalism. We are committed to getting this work right, so future generations can be inspired and engaged by a free and vibrant press.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale question first answered 11/06/2020 15:54:12 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1199568

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Local Broadcasting: Radio
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 steps his Department is taking to ensure a sustainable future for local radio.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	53305
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2020 answer text <p>While radio stations across the UK are reporting increasing numbers of listeners tuning in to their broadcasts, many of these stations are operating against the backdrop of a rapid fall in advertising and other revenues due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Commercial radio stations have been able to take advantage of some of the unprecedented support measures that have been introduced across the wider economy, such as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme. However, we acknowledge that commercial radio also faces some sector-specific pressures.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We are pleased that an agreement has now been reached with Arqiva that will result in a significant reduction in annual transmission costs for local commercial stations that use Arqiva’s services, and have worked with industry during this crisis to support efforts to reduce other costs. We note in particular the help secured by Radiocentre in the form of reduced music licensing payments to reflect the fall in stations’ revenues, and Ofcom’s announcement relaxing its enforcement of licensees’ programming and production requirements, which has been extended to December.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We have also worked with Ofcom to release emergency funding, through the Community Radio Fund, to help community radio stations continue to provide programming and outreach projects for the communities they serve. Ofcom announced details of 81 awards on 4 June.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We note that Ofcom plan to begin advertising small-scale multiplex licences later this year, which will provide a lower-cost digital transmission option for smaller stations, and we will shortly be publishing our response to our consultation on analogue commercial radio licences.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We will continue to liaise with stakeholders across the industry regarding ways in which the Government can reduce regulatory burdens further to support radio through Covid-19 and beyond.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale question first answered 16/06/2020 15:43:00 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1199608

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Newspaper Press
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many meetings (a) he and (b) his officials have had with representatives from (i) the News Media Association, (ii) the Independent Community News Network and (iii) the Public Interest News Foundation since 23 March 2020; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	53369
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/06/2020 answer text <p>Ministers at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) have held a number of roundtables and bilateral meetings with representatives from across the Press sector, including the News Media Association (NMA), the Independent Community News Network (ICNN) and the Public Interest News Foundation (PINF) since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis.</p><p> </p><p>Officials at the DCMS have also been in regular contact with representatives from all three organisations, as well as with stakeholders from the wider sector, as part of the government’s increased engagement to best understand the impacts of Covid-19 on the sector, and ensure interventions are as effective as possible.</p><p> </p><p>The Minister for Media and Data met with the Independent Community News Network and the Public Interest News Foundation on 6 May to discuss government support to mitigate the impacts of Covid-19 for the independent news publishing sector in particular. This meeting included a discussion about the Government's national campaign to provide information and reassurance to the public about Covid-19 and how the independent sector may be used to reach underserved audiences.</p><p> </p><p>Since the week commencing 23 March, the Minister for Media and Data has also held fortnightly roundtable meetings with representatives from across the sector, including the NMA and the ICNN.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale question first answered 11/06/2020 15:53:37 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1199735

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Performing Arts: Coronavirus
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 discussions he is holding with theatres, cinemas and music venues to ensure that the arts and entertainment sectors can reopen while observing appropriate social distancing measures.
tabling member constituency	Bosworth
tabling member printed	Dr Luke Evans
uin	53642
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2020 answer text <p>We are committed to working with the arts and entertainment sectors to reopen their doors as soon as it is safe to do so.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the Government’s roadmap for recovery from Covid-19, DCMS has launched the Cultural Renewal taskforce which will develop plans for reopening across DCMS sectors. Its work is supported by the Entertainment and Events working group, which brings together representatives from key sector bodies and organisations in these sectors.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 10/06/2020 16:01:18 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4781 label Biography information for Dr Luke Evans

1199769

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Internet: Safety
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 plans he has to bring forward legislative proposals on online harms.
tabling member constituency	Rother Valley
tabling member printed	Alexander Stafford
uin	53671
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government is committed to making the UK the safest place to be online. DCMS and the Home Office are working at pace to develop the legislation. We will publish a full government response later this year, and legislation will be ready this session.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 16/06/2020 13:38:07 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4866 label Biography information for Alexander Stafford

1199801

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Cultural Renewal Taskforce
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 publish the membership of (a)the Cultural Renewal Taskforce and (b) the Taskforce's working groups.
tabling member constituency	Batley and Spen
tabling member printed	Tracy Brabin
uin	53551
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2020 answer text <p>Membership of the Cultural Renewal Taskforce can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/culture-secretary-announces-cultural-renewal-taskforce" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/culture-secretary-announces-cultural-renewal-taskforce.</a> Membership of the Taskforce’s working groups can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/cultural-renewal-taskforce-and-supporting-working-groups#entertainment-and-events-members" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/cultural-renewal-taskforce-and-supporting-working-groups#entertainment-and-events-members. </a></p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 10/06/2020 16:00:32 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4588 label Biography information for Tracy Brabin

1199803

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Cultural Renewal Taskforce and Commissioner for Cultural Recovery and Renewal
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 publish the remit, terms of reference and objectives of the Cultural Renewal Taskforce and the Commissioner for Cultural Recovery.
tabling member constituency	Batley and Spen
tabling member printed	Tracy Brabin
uin	53552
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2020 answer text <p>The Cultural Renewal Taskforce has been established to support the renewal of DCMS sectors and to help develop new COVID-19 secure guidelines for the reopening of public places and businesses in these sectors, where and when it is safe to do so. The focus of the Taskforce’s work is on:</p><ul><li><p>ensuring that COVID-19 secure guidelines are developed in line with the phasing ambitions and public health directions, building on the existing (work settings) guidance and providing intelligence and sector-specific expert input;</p></li><li><p>developing creative solutions, including digital solutions, to drive the return of sectors whilst maintaining consistency with the medical advice;</p></li><li><p>agreeing and ensuring alignment of all relevant sectoral guidance; and</p></li><li><p>providing key sector stakeholders direct access to ministers.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>The role of Commissioner for Cultural Recovery and Renewal has been established to provide the Government with an expert and independent voice on the cultural sectors, and to advise on how culture and heritage in the United Kingdom can begin the road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p> </p><p>Further information about the Taskforce, including its purpose can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/culture-secretary-announces-cultural-renewal-taskforce" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/culture-secretary-announces-cultural-renewal-taskforce</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 10/06/2020 15:59:37 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4588 label Biography information for Tracy Brabin

1199805

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Cultural Renewal Taskforce
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 account his Department took of (a) regional representation, (b) diversity representation and (c) representation of smaller arts organisations and community voices in the establishment of the membership of the Cultural Renewal Taskforce.
tabling member constituency	Batley and Spen
tabling member printed	Tracy Brabin
uin	53553
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2020 answer text <p>We have strived to ensure the taskforce is made up of diverse individuals and organisations from across the sectors represented by DCMS, presenting a broad range of views and backgrounds. The organisations sitting on the taskforce vary not only by size and scale, but also represent a broad range of smaller organisations from across the country to ensure we consider the needs of organisations across the country.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 10/06/2020 15:58:53 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4588 label Biography information for Tracy Brabin

1199807

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Cultural Renewal Taskforce
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 publish the minutes of the (a) Cultural Renewal Taskforce and (b) the Taskforce's working groups.
tabling member constituency	Batley and Spen
tabling member printed	Tracy Brabin
uin	53554
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2020 answer text <p>The Department of Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport currently has no plans to publish the minutes of respective Taskforce and working group meetings, but is considering ways to communicate summaries of the Taskforce’s work.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 10/06/2020 15:58:14 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4588 label Biography information for Tracy Brabin

1199808

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Creative Industries Council
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 the (a) current status is and (b) priorities are of the Creative Industries Council.
tabling member constituency	Batley and Spen
tabling member printed	Tracy Brabin
uin	53555
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2020 answer text <p>The Creative Industries Council is a joint forum between government and industry. Council members are leading figures drawn from across the creative and digital industries including TV, computer games, fashion, music, arts, publishing and film.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Secretary of State Oliver Dowden co-chairs the Creative Industries Council and we have been in continual dialogue with the Council through the Covid-19 crisis at both ministerial and official level. The next full meeting of the Council is in early July at which we expect the Council to confirm their priorities for 2020-21.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 10/06/2020 15:57:34 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4588 label Biography information for Tracy Brabin