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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-01-23more like thismore than 2023-01-23
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Football: Reform more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to ensure that the White Paper on football reform (a) supports English Football League clubs and (b) protects the Premier League. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley remove filter
uin 129993 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-01-26more like thismore than 2023-01-26
answer text <p>The Government will publish a White Paper on Football Governance reforms imminently. The White Paper will set out how football should be reformed to improve the financial stability and governance of football clubs. This will balance allowing the game to thrive and remain a global success story, while effectively tackling harms where they exist.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-01-26T16:10:16.537Zmore like thismore than 2023-01-26T16:10:16.537Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1455366
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-29more like thismore than 2022-03-29
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Listed Buildings: Empty Property more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of withdrawing listed status from buildings that have been left derelict for long periods, in order to facilitate regeneration or development. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley remove filter
uin 149361 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-05more like thismore than 2022-04-05
answer text <p>The Secretary of State has a duty under Section1 of the Planning Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act 1990 to list buildings of special architectural and historic interest. Buildings that have been left derelict for long periods of time may still meet the statutory criteria for listing. Delisting just in circumstances where a building has been left to disrepair would not be appropriate.</p><p>Local Authorities have powers to take action where a designated heritage asset has deteriorated to the extent that its preservation may be at risk. This includes undertaking urgent works and recovering those costs, as well as compulsory acquisition, including provisions for minimum compensation where an owner has deliberately allowed a building to fall into disrepair in order to justify its demolition and secure permission for redevelopment of the site. Listed buildings represent some of our most significant heritage assets and should not be neglected by owners.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-04-05T12:01:35.197Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-05T12:01:35.197Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1351257
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-08-18more like thismore than 2021-08-18
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Sportsgrounds: Defibrillators more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of requiring defibrillators at sports venues. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley remove filter
uin 41198 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-07more like thismore than 2021-09-07
answer text <p>Events at UEFA EURO 2020 this summer demonstrated the immense value of access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and first aid training for anyone involved in sport. Sports have a responsibility to make the safety and welfare of players their top priority, including through access to life-saving first aid equipment and relevant training and education.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>AEDs are already recommended best practice at all sports stadia, as set out in guidance from the Sports Grounds Safety Authority. Local authorities are able to mandate AED provision (at grounds designated under the Safety of Sports Grounds 1975 Act or sports grounds with regulated stands under the Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987 Act) through medical plans included in General Safety Certificates.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>At the grassroots level, all capital funding awards for sports venues made by Sport England, the Government’s arm’s length body for community sport, must include AED provision if it is not already available. For football facilities, support over recent years has been provided by The Football Association (The FA) and the British Heart Foundation to help ensure AEDs are available. In June 2021 I welcomed the Premier League’s announcement of their new Defibrillator Fund, which will fund AEDs at thousands of football clubs and facilities across the country. Each grant recipient will be required to have at least one person successfully complete The FA Education Sudden Cardiac Arrest free online course. Sport England is working with the Football Foundation in support of the Premier League initiative to put £3 million into providing AED equipment for grassroots football clubs.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-09-07T11:54:11.977Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-07T11:54:11.977Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1287577
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-02-19more like thismore than 2021-02-19
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Gambling Act 2005: Prosecutions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to review of the Gambling Act 2005, what powers are currently available to the Gambling Commission to investigate and prosecute offences under section 28 of the Gambling Act 2005. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley remove filter
uin 155365 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-01more like thismore than 2021-03-01
answer text <p>Section 28 of the Gambling Act 2005 states that the Gambling Commission may investigate whether an offence has been committed under the Act and may institute criminal proceedings for an offence in England and Wales. In Scotland, the power to institute criminal proceedings rests solely with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). These provisions are tied to specific powers outlined in other subsections of the Act and may be exercised whether in response to information received by the Commission or otherwise.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>As a general rule, the Commission will not normally pursue a criminal investigation into a licensed operator, as in most cases the matter under investigation is likely to be dealt with by the exercise of the Commission’s regulatory powers. However, there might be circumstances where the commencement of a criminal investigation is merited. Where the Commission’s investigations uncover evidence that a serious criminal offence may have been committed, which falls outside the Commission’s jurisdiction, the Commission may pass the information it possesses to the police, or another body, for consideration by them.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Maldon more like this
answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-03-01T15:57:40.657Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-01T15:57:40.657Z
answering member
39
label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1274326
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-01-06more like thismore than 2021-01-06
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Social Media: Freedom of Expression more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is able to take to protect the right to free speech from censorship by social media platforms. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley remove filter
uin 134111 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-01-13more like thismore than 2021-01-13
answer text <p>The UK is committed to upholding freedom of expression online. Our new online safety laws will safeguard pluralism and ensure internet users can continue to engage in robust debate online.</p><p>Under the new regulatory framework, both Ofcom and in-scope companies will have duties relating to freedom of expression, for which they can be held to account.The largest social media platforms will be required to have clear and accessible terms and conditions, and to enforce their terms and conditions consistently and transparently. Furthermore, new obligations for transparency and user reporting will enable users to more effectively understand and appeal content removal. This will both empower adult users to keep themselves safe online, and protect freedom of expression by preventing companies from arbitrarily removing content.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-01-13T15:45:24.287Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-13T15:45:24.287Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1274327
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-01-06more like thismore than 2021-01-06
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Freedom of Expression more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions he has had with Ofcom on its proposals to widen the definition of hate speech to include political opinions. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley remove filter
uin 134112 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-01-14more like thismore than 2021-01-14
answer text <p>Ofcom, as the UK’s independent television and radio regulator, is responsible for broadcasting regulation. Decisions on updates to Ofcom’s Broadcasting Code are a matter for Ofcom. On 31 December 2020, following consultation, Ofcom implemented changes to the Broadcasting Code to update its definition of hate speech to reflect requirements in the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Ofcom remains bound by the Human Rights Act 1998 in carrying out its regulatory functions, including giving effect to freedom of expression (which includes political speech). Ofcom has said that the amended definition does not affect the weight Ofcom places on the importance of freedom of expression when considering cases, including issues concerning political opinions or in the public interest.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Maldon more like this
answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-01-14T16:42:34.197Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-14T16:42:34.197Z
answering member
39
label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1241285
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-10-07more like thismore than 2020-10-07
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Fairgrounds: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he has taken to support the fairs and showmen industry during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley remove filter
uin 100539 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-10-15more like thismore than 2020-10-15
answer text <p>My Department has taken a number of steps to support the funfairs industry through Covid-19.</p><p>The industry has been able to access support such as the Job Retention Scheme, the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, the Bounce Back Loans scheme. We have also cut the rate of VAT applied on most tourism and hospitality-related activities, including admission to circuses and fairs, from 20% to 5% until March 2021. Travelling fairgrounds can also apply to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.</p><p>We recognise that Covid-19 has significantly impacted the culture sector and that these are extremely difficult times for organisations such as travelling funfairs. We have met with representatives of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain to assess how we can most effectively support the sector through this period.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-10-15T14:44:05.927Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-15T14:44:05.927Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1241286
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-10-07more like thismore than 2020-10-07
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Events Industry: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of providing additional support for (a) fairgrounds and other outdoor events and (b) the wider events sector during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley remove filter
uin 100540 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-10-29more like thismore than 2020-10-29
answer text <p>My Department has taken a number of steps to support fairgrounds, other outdoor events, as well as the broader events sector through Covid-19.</p><p>The events sector has been able to access support such as the Job Retention Scheme, the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme and the Bounce Back Loans scheme. We have also cut the rate of VAT applied on most tourism and hospitality-related activities, including admission to circuses and fairs, from 20% to 5% until March 2021.</p><p>On 22 October, the Chancellor increased the reach of the Government’s winter support schemes to further help businesses and workers impacted by COVID-19, including those in the events sector. Measures include doubling the size of the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme Extension Grant so that it covers 40% of previous earnings.</p><p>We continue to meet with stakeholders, including through the Visitor Economy Working Group and the Events and Entertainment Working Group, to monitor the ongoing impacts on the sector.</p>
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-10-29T09:08:02.057Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-29T09:08:02.057Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1240858
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-10-06more like thismore than 2020-10-06
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Local Government: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to ensure costs incurred by local authorities as a result of the covid-19 outbreak do not lead to reductions in the provision of (a) youth work, (b) youth services and (c) other non-statutory services. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley remove filter
uin 99726 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-10-19more like thismore than 2020-10-19
answer text <p>This government has provided local authorities with an unprecedented package of support, including over £4.8bn in funding for spending pressures. On Monday 12 October, the Prime Minister confirmed around £1bn of new funding will be made available to councils across England to support them during this unprecedented time.</p><p>Local authorities have a statutory duty to secure youth services to young people under the Education and Inspections Act 2006, and the government expects them to fulfil that duty.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Maldon more like this
answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-10-19T15:02:59.833Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-19T15:02:59.833Z
answering member
39
label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1237111
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-09-23more like thismore than 2020-09-23
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Sports: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the financial effect on grassroots sports clubs of the covid-19 outbreak; and what estimate he has made of the level of financial support those clubs require. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley remove filter
uin 94534 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-10-02more like thismore than 2020-10-02
answer text <p>Sports and physical activity providers and facilities are at the heart of our communities, and play a crucial role in supporting adults and children to be active.</p><p> </p><p>Sport England’s Community Emergency Fund has provided £210 million directly to support community sport clubs and exercise centres through this pandemic. We are continuing to work with organisations to understand what they need and how we may be able to support them.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-10-02T11:46:24.927Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-02T11:46:24.927Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this