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1503493

registered interest
date	02/09/2022
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 Index
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 investigations into the collapse of football index are progressing; when she expect those investigations to conclude; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North West Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	45150
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2022 answer text <p>In March 2021, the Gambling Commission launched an investigation into BetIndex, the operator of Football Index. This has now concluded and resulted in the revocation of BetIndex’s licence to operate.</p><p>Following information received from the administrators and the Gambling Commission, the Insolvency Service has confirmed that the conduct of Betindex Limited’s directors is currently being investigated by them. The progress and outcome of the investigation will depend on the evidence obtained. It will not be possible for the Insolvency Service to comment on the investigation while it is ongoing.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Folkestone and Hythe answering member printed Damian Collins question first answered 20/09/2022 08:17:13 answering member 3986 label Biography information for Damian Collins
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden

1486034

registered interest
date	04/07/2022
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	Rescue Services: Fuels
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 assessment she has made of the potential merits of providing support with fuel costs to (a) mountain rescue teams, (b) the RNLI and (c) other voluntary organisations and their volunteers who provide vital public services as charities.
tabling member constituency	North West Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	30185
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/07/2022 answer text <p>We recognise this is a worrying time for many organisations, including charities, that are facing pressures due to the significant increases in global gas prices.</p><p>In the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, the government announced a temporary 12 month cut to duty on petrol and diesel of 5p per litre. This is the biggest cut, in cash terms, that has ever been applied across all fuel duty rates at once.</p><p>We will continue to monitor the impact of fuel costs on volunteers and voluntary sector organisations. More information on volunteers’ pay and expenses is available on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/volunteering/pay-and-expenses" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a>.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 07/07/2022 13:26:44 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden

1367402

registered interest
date	09/11/2021
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	Broadband: North East
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 timescale is for the (a) procurement and (b) connections for the regional supplier procurements for Durham and Northumberland.
tabling member constituency	North West Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	72615
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2021 answer text <p>As highlighted in our Project Gigabit Autumn Update, Durham, Tyneside and Teesside areas and Northumberland (Lots 4 and 34) are included in Phase 1a of Project Gigabit. These particular Lots will see procurement start as early as December 2021 before an estimated contract commencement date of November 2022.</p><p>Furthermore, in North Northumberland and Teesdale in County Durham, we have incorporated two of the most challenging rural areas into Local Supplier procurements, designed to be attractive to rural specialists active in the area. These Local Supplier procurements have an estimated start date of December 2021 before an estimated contract commencement date of June 2022.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 16/11/2021 09:51:13 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden

1364306

registered interest
date	28/10/2021
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	Gambling: Ombudsman
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether a gambling ombudsman could be established without primary legislation; and what plans she has for establishing such an ombudsman.
tabling member constituency	North West Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	65533
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2021 answer text <p>The government launched its Review of the Gambling Act 2005 on 8 December with the publication of Terms of Reference and a Call for Evidence. The Review is wide-ranging and aims to ensure that the regulation of gambling is fit for the digital age. The Call for Evidence included questions on the need for changes to the system of consumer redress, the appropriate mechanism for recouping the societal and regulatory costs of gambling and on barriers to high quality research. We will publish a white paper setting out our conclusions and vision for the sector in due course, and this will include an indication of how any changes will be implemented, whether by legislation or other means.</p><p>Public Health England’s review will be a valuable contribution to our Gambling Act Review and we are considering it carefully. Alongside the Review, we will work with the Department of Health and Social Care and key stakeholders to address the knowledge gaps identified in the evidence review and improve data collection more broadly.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp grouped question UIN 65449 65534 question first answered 05/11/2021 15:05:04 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden

1364307

registered interest
date	28/10/2021
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	Gambling: Taxation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has assessed the available data on gambling and gambling harm; and if she will bring forward proposals to fund the collection and assessment of those data through a statutory levy.
tabling member constituency	North West Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	65534
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2021 answer text <p>The government launched its Review of the Gambling Act 2005 on 8 December with the publication of Terms of Reference and a Call for Evidence. The Review is wide-ranging and aims to ensure that the regulation of gambling is fit for the digital age. The Call for Evidence included questions on the need for changes to the system of consumer redress, the appropriate mechanism for recouping the societal and regulatory costs of gambling and on barriers to high quality research. We will publish a white paper setting out our conclusions and vision for the sector in due course, and this will include an indication of how any changes will be implemented, whether by legislation or other means.</p><p>Public Health England’s review will be a valuable contribution to our Gambling Act Review and we are considering it carefully. Alongside the Review, we will work with the Department of Health and Social Care and key stakeholders to address the knowledge gaps identified in the evidence review and improve data collection more broadly.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp grouped question UIN 65449 65533 question first answered 05/11/2021 15:05:04 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden

1341298

registered interest
date	28/06/2021
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	National Lottery: Licensing
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 has had with the Gambling Commission on the Fourth National Lottery licence in relation to harm prevention and better protecting customers.
tabling member constituency	North West Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	23378
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2021 answer text <p>The competition for the fourth National Lottery licence is being run by the Gambling Commission. I have regular conversations with the Commission on their responsibilities in relation to the National Lottery including progress on the fourth licence competition.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Licensee will be held fully accountable for protecting players. The successful applicant will have demonstrated high standards of player protection, including prevention of underage or excessive play, and the Commission will hold them accountable for their commitments during the licence period. The Commission will retain strong enforcement powers and, where necessary, will not hesitate to use them.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale question first answered 01/07/2021 11:07:35 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden

1341300

registered interest
date	28/06/2021
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	National Lottery: Licensing
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 assessment he has made of the potential merits of requiring regular data reporting from the licensee as part of the Fourth National Lottery licence agreement.
tabling member constituency	North West Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	23379
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2021 answer text <p>The competition for the fourth National Lottery licence is being run by the Gambling Commission. The next licence will see changes to how the National Lottery is licensed and regulated.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The licensee will be required to provide a range of information to the Commission as part of its licence requirements, which will be used to hold them accountable for their performance during the licence period. The Commission will have the right to request additional information should this be necessary, including in relation to compliance risks or issues.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale question first answered 01/07/2021 10:57:05 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden

1330591

registered interest
date	08/06/2021
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	UK City of Culture
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) timeline and (b) criteria are for the 2025 City of Culture bidding process.
tabling member constituency	North West Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	12330
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/06/2021 answer text <p>All bids for the 2025 UK City of Culture competition will be assessed against the following criteria: eligibility; placemaking; recovery and growth; levelling up; innovation; UK and international collaboration; partnership; legacy; sustainability.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The expression of interest is currently open and closes on July 19. Subsequent key dates include:</p><ul><li><p>Announcement of the longlist bids in September</p></li><li><p>Deadline for the longlist applications in January</p></li><li><p>Visits to shortlisted places in spring 2022.</p></li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The competition will last for 12 months and we expect to announce the winning city in May 2022. For further details on the competition and bidding process, please visit the GOV.UK website.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 14/06/2021 10:46:13 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden

1299940

registered interest
date	05/03/2021
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	Gambling
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 assessment his Department has made of the leading routes into problem gambling for (a) women, (b) men, (c) people under the age of 30 and (d) people over the age of 30.
tabling member constituency	North West Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	163733
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2021 answer text <p>Problem gambling is a complex issue and there are multiple and varied factors which contribute to its development in individuals, even within demographic groups. The government launched its Review of the Gambling Act 2005 on 8 December with the publication of a Call for Evidence. The Review will be wide-ranging and evidence led and aims to make sure we have the right protections in place to make gambling safer for all.</p><p> </p><p>While all forms of gambling carry risk, the National Lottery is associated with the lowest rates of problem gambling of all products. Evidence from the 2018 Health Survey for England showed that problem gambling rates for National Lottery draw-based games were 0.9% while the figure for Scratchcards was 1.4%.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale grouped question UIN 163734 question first answered 12/03/2021 15:41:39 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden

1299941

registered interest
date	05/03/2021
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	National Lottery
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 assessment he has made of whether the National Lottery is a potential entry point into problem gambling and gambling related harm for vulnerable people.
tabling member constituency	North West Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Richard Holden
uin	163734
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2021 answer text <p>Problem gambling is a complex issue and there are multiple and varied factors which contribute to its development in individuals, even within demographic groups. The government launched its Review of the Gambling Act 2005 on 8 December with the publication of a Call for Evidence. The Review will be wide-ranging and evidence led and aims to make sure we have the right protections in place to make gambling safer for all.</p><p> </p><p>While all forms of gambling carry risk, the National Lottery is associated with the lowest rates of problem gambling of all products. Evidence from the 2018 Health Survey for England showed that problem gambling rates for National Lottery draw-based games were 0.9% while the figure for Scratchcards was 1.4%.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale grouped question UIN 163733 question first answered 12/03/2021 15:41:39 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	4813 label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden